Political Quotes

“I would note the Acting President pro tempore today. I had the good fortune of being able to come to the floor last week to talk about the Acting President pro tempore's tenure in the Senate--some 6 years--and I talked about some of the many accomplishments he had in that relatively short period of time, as we call Senate time. But I am reminded again of the Senator from Virginia, having spent an hour on Friday with Bob Kerrey. Bob Kerrey and I reflected back on his experience here in the Senate, and one memorable meeting he and I had. The purpose of that meeting was for Bob Kerrey to introduce me to Senator Webb. It was a wonderful meeting because when the meeting finished--and I won't go into the details of everything I said, but the Senator from Virginia knows--I came out of that meeting recognizing what kindred spirits these two gallant warriors were and are, both having been highly decorated, one in the Navy, the other a marine; one with a Medal of Honor, the other--the Acting President pro tempore--the Navy Cross, Silver Star, more than one Bronze Star for Valor, and a number of Purple Hearts. So I say again, but I can't say it too much, what an honor and pleasure it has been to serve in this body with the Senator from Virginia, Jim Webb. I have learned so much about what a difference a positive attitude will make. And there is no better example of that than the new GI bill of rights.…”