Political Quotes

“I want to thank Senator Hoeven, my colleague, for his kind words. I have really enjoyed the relationship. I think you can tell we worked together very well, and I hope that serves as an example to others of our colleagues. Even if you are on other side of the political aisle, you can work together, and you can get things done. I also thank Senator Leahy, my dear friend. He and his wife are very close friends of mine and my wife's. To Senator Stabenow, the distinguished chairman of the Agriculture Committee, and Senator Whitehouse, who served with me on the Budget Committee, I want to take special note of the friendships we have enjoyed. Senator Stabenow and Senator Whitehouse will be friends of ours for as long as we are on this Earth. I look forward to our continuing relationship with the Leahys, who, as I have indicated, have become very dear personal friends. In closing, to Senator Hoeven, the best part of service here is getting things done. And Senator Hoeven has come with that attitude to this Chamber--to get results for the people we represent--and I appreciate that attitude, and I appreciate the friendship. Finally, I say to the distinguished occupant of the chair, we have had a very good relationship as well. I thank him for his service and for this opportunity to have my farewell remarks before the Senate on this the 12th day of the 12th month of 2012. That is a remarkable set of coincidences. I thank the Chair.…”