Political Quotes

“welcome back. I hope the Acting President pro tempore and staff and all the other Senators had a wonderful Thanksgiving. It was a very good Thanksgiving for us. We had all of our children and all of our grandchildren, except one; she had to work. She lives in New York now. This week the U.S. Senate begins a short 2-week work period, and I hope it is only 2 weeks. But it could bleed over the weekend before Christmas. I know I come to the floor and say a lot of times that we are going to have to work weekends, but we may really have to work the next couple weekends. We have had a wonderful 2-week break. It was important for all of us. Remembering Nelson Mandela But before I discuss the business before this body, I mourn--as we all mourn--the loss but I also celebrate the life of South Africa's great emancipator Nelson Mandela. He once said: ``Difficulties break some men but make others.'' His dedication to peace and justice was forged in the fire of adversity--27 years in prison, among other things. But while he endured great hardship for the cause of universal suffrage, his capacity for forgiveness was as boundless as his dedication to democracy, freedom, and equality. He leaves a legacy that is so significant. It will inspire current and future leaders for generations to come. Schedule Mr. President, now as to our schedule. This week, as South Africa mourns the founder of its democracy, the Senate must continue its work in our democracy.…”