Political Quotes

“the great Senator Daniel Webster once remarked that the Senate is a place: of equals of men of individual honor . . . and personal character. He was right, and we can see what he was talking about in the fine men the Senate is losing to retirement at the end of this Congress: Senator Frist, Senator Sarbanes, Senator Jeffords, and Senator Dayton. On previous occasions, I have talked about how much I appreciated serving with Senators Frist and Jeffords. Today, I would like to say a few more words about Senators Sarbanes and Dayton. Paul Sarbanes is a man I have always admired. We share a similar background. I grew up in a small Nevada town. My parents weren't well connected or highly educated. But as we see in my life--and Paul Sarbanes's life--in America your background does not matter. Paul is the son of Greek immigrants. His parents didn't have a formal education, but they worked hard. They owned a restaurant--the Mayflower Grill on Main Street in Salisbury, MD. Paul worked hard too, and as a result, he has lived the American dream. This son of Greek immigrants is the graduate of some of the world's leading educational institutions, and for the last 30 years, he has been a leading voice in the world's greatest deliberative body.”