Political Quotes

“I honor my friend and colleague from Louisiana, Senator Mary Landrieu, who is departing the Senate at the end of this year. Her career in public service began 34 years ago when she was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives. During that time and in her service in the United States Senate, she has proved time and again that the people of Louisiana could not have asked for a better advocate and fighter on their behalf. It is tough to describe someone like Senator Landrieu. Senator Landrieu is selfless, dedicated, tenacious, and resilient, but these are just words that, while accurate, fail to truly capture who this woman is and what she stands for. It is only by looking at Senator Landrieu's significant accomplishments that someone can truly begin to understand the depths of her selflessness, dedication, and resiliency. During my time in the Senate, I have seen Mary embody these words like few others in this body. Senator Landrieu and I both come from large families. I know the impact being one of seven children had on me growing up and I am sure Senator Landrieu can attest to how big of an impact being one of nine children had on her. During her time in public service, Senator Landrieu has worked hard to ensure that all children can benefit from having a family to call their own.…”