Political Quotes

“I rise today to honor my colleague from North Carolina, Senator Kay Hagan, who is departing from the Senate at the end of this year. Senator Hagan has been a strong voice for North Carolina's families, first during her decade in the North Carolina State Senate and during her service here in the United States Senate. Over the last two years, I have been consistently impressed with Senator Hagan's compassion for and advocacy on behalf of her constituents and her willingness to forge the tough, bipartisan compromises that our country needs. Kay actually first came to the Senate in the 1970s as an intern in the Capitol, where she operated the elevator that continues to carry Senators to and from the Chamber. After finishing her college education and pursuing her law degree, Kay became an attorney for North Carolina National Bank and eventually became a vice president in the estates and trust division. Senator Hagan's business and banking experience has been a tremendous asset during her time as a member of the banking committee, where we serve together. Senator Hagan's understanding of the housing finance system and commitment to affordable housing was invaluable as she and I worked together with a bipartisan group of committee members to draft and advance legislation reforming the system to make sure the American taxpayer is protected and made whole.…”