Political Quotes

“I want to continue to thank the Senators on both sides of the aisle. We were working together with our leadership. I mentioned this was an effort led by Senator Collins, Senator Murkowski from Alaska, Senator McCain, Senator Johanns, Senator Kirk, Senator Flake, on the Republican side of the aisle, and on the Democratic side of the aisle, Senator Manchin, Senator Begich, Senator Pryor, Senator Shaheen, Senator Klobuchar, Senator Donnelly, Senator Heitkamp, and we were even tripartisan because we had Senator King with us as well in these efforts. I think what we demonstrated is we can come together as a core group. When things break down here, there are many of us who desire to solve the problems facing the Nation. We know we cannot do it with one party alone. It took two parties to get us $17 trillion in debt; it is going to take two to get us out of this hole. Just like this fiscal crisis, it takes two parties to get us out and solve the Nation's problems. I think that is what we learned from this experience. I want to thank those who have worked so hard on it. Let me say: I am blessed to be a mother. My children just turned 6 and 9 years old during this whole crisis situation. It has been hard to get home during this time. My family is still in New Hampshire. I still live in New Hampshire. My daughter Kate asked me: Mom, why can't you just get the government open? What is wrong? Well, why can't you get this solved?…”