Political Quotes

“I am sorry I am a little late here. I see my colleague, the senior Senator from Mississippi. I have had the pleasure of knowing Thad Cochran during my entire stay in Washington. He is a fine man. He has had experience in the House and the Senate, as I have. I have always appreciated his courtesies. He is just such a fine human being. Before his election to Congress, he served honorably in the U.S. Navy. He was a lieutenant in the Navy. After his tour of duty, while attending law school at Ole Miss, Senator Cochran returned to active duty for his naval work, even while he was going to law school. After graduating from law school in 1965, he joined the very prestigious law firm Watkins & Eager in Jackson, MS, and in less than 2 years he became a partner in that law firm--which was remarkable. It speaks well for his acumen in the law and for being a nice person. His break from public service did not last long, though. From the Navy he ran for Congress in 1972 and served in the House for 6 years before running for the Senate. He served as Chairman of the Republican Conference, the Agriculture Committee, and the Appropriations Committee. Throughout his time in Congress, Senator Cochran has promoted the best interests of Mississippi's citizens. Even when we were on different sides of the issues, I always respected Senator Cochran's service to his country, his dedication to the people of Mississippi and to the people of this country.…”