Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I rise today to honor my colleague, Senator Sam Brownback, who will be leaving the Senate at the end of this term. Senator Brownback has served the people of Kansas for 16 years in the Congress, serving one term in the House of Representatives before being elected to the Senate in 1996. Sam is leaving the Senate to serve the people of Kansas as their Governor. As rural, Midwestern States, Kansas and North Dakota have a lot in common, sharing many of the same challenges and opportunities. Agriculture is a key component of both States' economies. In fact, North Dakota and Kansas often vie for the position of top wheat producer. Senator Brownback knows agriculture well, having been raised on a farm near Parker, KS, and serving as a State leader of Future Farmers of America in high school. Early in his career, Sam served as Kansas Secretary of Agriculture. These experiences prepared him for his work in the Senate, where he championed producing more energy from biofuels and opening overseas markets to American beef--two issues that are just as important to farmers and ranchers in North Dakota as they are to those in Kansas. I worked closely with Sam on a program that helps ensure that individuals who live in rural areas have access to doctors.…”