Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I wish to pay tribute to Vice President Joe Biden, a man who has dedicated his life to serving our country, working across the aisle whenever he can, and always doing his best to get things done for the American people. I am proud to have known and admired Joe a long time. I first met Joe toward the end of his first campaign for the Senate, in the fall of 1972. My father, Stewart Udall, had been called to Delaware to help the young Democratic candidate with environmental issues. I tagged along with my dad and spent a day on the campaign trail with a man who would come to spend 36 distinguished years in the Senate and become our 47th Vice President. The following summer, I worked as a staffer in his Senate office-- writing constituent letters, researching policy issues, preparing press materials. That was my first job in the Senate. In so many ways, Joe Biden is the same person now as then--caring, passionate, energetic, tenacious, and ready and able to get things done. Joe gave me my first Senate job, and this January--44 years later--he swore me in for the 114th Congress. I note that Senators from across our country--from both parties--have lined up to speak to Joe's character and accomplishments. We respect him as a colleague, and we love him for his passion and commitment to public service. Joe has never forgotten his blue collar roots. He has never forgotten our country's working class.…”