Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to a period of morning business, with Senators allowed to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, today I wish to honor the Pikeville Medical Center for its continued commitment to providing superior medical care to the people of Kentucky. Pikeville Medical Center has been named National Hospital of the Year, making it the only repeat winner of this prestigious award. The 261-room hospital has over 2,000 employees, including more than 270 physicians and residents, and its superior facilities, equipment, and staff have drawn in qualified medical professionals from around the country. In January 2011, Pikeville Medical Center became affiliated with Cleveland Clinic's Heart Surgery Program, which has been ranked number one among heart programs in the United States for 16 years. This recent affiliation has allowed PMC to provide cutting-edge technology and treatments to its patients. Prior to receiving this award, Pikeville Medical Center was named 12th in the Nation of Top 100 Best Places to Work by Modern Healthcare Magazine and first on the Best Places to Work in Kentucky list by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. Individual units of the Medical Center have also received recognition.…”