Political Quotes

“Thank you very, very much, Mr. President. Thank you very much for the fist pump, Mr. President. I know that you have a lot of appreciation and love for New Jersey, so this is really a New Jersey moment. So thank you, sir. I rise today with an extraordinary amount of joy but sadness, an extraordinary amount of pride but a sense of loss because today I get a chance to say a few words about my very embarrassed, longtime friend, member of my staff, Zach McCue. Now, Zach has been a member of my staff my entire time in the U.S. Senate. In fact, he predated me in this office because Zach worked for my predecessor, Senator Frank Lautenberg. So he has served in this institution and has served the people of New Jersey for 12 years. But now he is moving out to new gardens within the Garden State. Zach has a title in my office. He is the deputy State director, but the truth of the matter is, that title does little justice to the grand import and enormous impact of this incredible young man. Zach, I believe, is one of those people who is an unsung hero, who makes Congress work and, in so many ways, has made indelible contributions to New Jersey. If the highest calling of our country is service to it, then Zach is someone who embodies that ideal of public service and patriotism. He has worked tirelessly. He has worked indefatigably. He has worked relentlessly in service of our State. I know he works around the clock because occasionally I disturb him at some late hours.…”