Political Quotes

“I rise today to honor my colleague Chuck Grassley on the occasion of his 11,000th vote. Senator Grassley has cast more than 6,400 consecutive votes--more consecutive votes than any Senators currently holding office in the Senate. This is truly a remarkable accomplishment that speaks to his dedication. I know he considers it a sign of respect for his constituents and for the Senate. Senator Grassley is a farmer, assembly line worker, who served in the Iowa State legislature and was elected to the House of Representatives here in Washington in 1974 and to the Senate in 1980. Senator Grassley learned the value of hard work early on the family farm. Today his son runs that farm but Chuck still dedicates himself to working on the farm on many occasions, and then after that comes back to Washington. As ranking member of the Judiciary Committee and past chairman of the Finance Committee, Senator Grassley also takes his constitutional oversight responsibilities very seriously. He has long worked to make the judicial branch more open and transparent. To that end he has sponsored a bill to allow cameras in the courtroom and proposed creating the post of inspector general. He has been one of the most ardent protectors of whistleblowers. As a member of the Agriculture Committee, Senator Grassley brings real-world experience from his Iowa farm to be an advocate for American farmers in Washington.…”