Political Quotes

“I object. (Laughter.) I will withdraw my objection. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 212) was agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The majority leader is recognized. Mr. President, when I learned David Schiappa was going to leave, I had a brief conversation with him at the back of the Chamber. I am not very much for being emotional, but if ever there was a time I felt like shedding a tear, it was when I said goodbye to Dave Schiappa. ``Parting is such sweet sorrow,'' and it really is. It is from Shakespeare: ``Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow.'' And it really is. If you are looking for someone who is a true Washington insider, you need look no further than Dave. He was actually born in Washington, DC, and for a quarter of a century he has made the trains run on time in the Republican cloakroom. For 13 of those years he served as the Republican secretary. He has been the secretary, as the Republican leader mentioned, when the Republicans held the majority and the minority. Regardless of who controlled this Chamber, my observation was that he has always managed the floor with integrity and an even temper. He has been a real pleasure to work with. When Gary, his counterpart, wasn't around, I would go to Dave and ask him questions. I never had any concern about the answer because he would always tell me the truth.…”