Political Quotes

“Mr. Chief Justice, I extend to you my personal appreciation for the dignity that you have extended to each of us during these proceedings. I also say that I have been disappointed. It appears the vote is going to be very comparable to the vote in the House, down partisan lines, even though during the break I understand two of my colleagues from the other side of the aisle announced that they would not vote for conviction on the articles of impeachment. But in spite of this, I want to extend my appreciation to the Republican leaders. Senator Nickles has been available any time that there is a problem that has arisen during this proceeding. And you, Senator Lott, have 10 more votes than we have and you on many occasions during this proceeding could have steamrolled us. You chose not to do that. I think that is the reason we have had this feeling of harmony, even though we have had some disagreement on what is going to transpire. So I, again, on behalf of all Democratic Senators, express our appreciation to you for the work you have done. Often as I stand before this body, I am reminded of the lessons of great books. Today, though, the beginning of a novel keeps running through my mind--Charles Dickens' ``A Tale of Two Cities'': It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. I have often felt, these last weeks, as if I were trapped in a work of fiction.…”