Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I rise today to join my colleagues, like the Senator from West Virginia, and pay tribute to our friend Senator Johnny Isakson. It has been an incredible privilege to work with Senator Isakson. Senator Isakson and I got to know each other first through the bipartisan Senate Prayer Breakfast and then serving together on the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and Finance Committees. I have always appreciated his commitment to bipartisanship, problem-solving, and getting results for the people in his home State of Georgia and for people all across our country. Because of that commitment, Senator Isakson and I have worked together to cosponsor a number of pieces of legislation, including efforts to improve care for veterans and to make hearing aids available over-the-counter. We also partnered together to pass a resolution designating March 25 ``Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day.'' In addition to being kind, thoughtful, and bipartisan, one thing stands out to me about Senator Isakson the most: his bravery in speaking out on issues regarding human dignity. He demonstrated that bravery early on in his career as a State senator who spoke out against a local anti-gay resolution. At a time when standing up for the rights of people of all sexual orientations wasn't easy or convenient, he did. That took real courage. In addition, I am in awe of Senator Isakson's bravery in sharing publicly his family's experience losing his grandson Charlie to an overdose.…”