Kent Conrad: “It is clear that getting our economy moving again will require the passage of an economic recovery package.”

We did a whole series of things in our Social Security reform not to discourage people from working, but to encourage them to continue working if they are able to do so.

We admire that, and I can say on both sides of the aisle, people recognize the job he did as Budget Committee Chairman.

All the talk in the world doesn't matter if you don't actually get something done in the real world.

I thought he was an outstanding Committee Chairman, and my former intern has succeeded him in his Congressional seat.