Political Quotes

“I, like my friend from Arizona, compliment my friend from Hawaii. But I think it speaks volumes to hear Senator John McCain talk about a hero. It is a hero talking about a hero. Far too rarely do we recognize these people whom we have the opportunity to serve with here in the U.S. Senate. When I came here with Senator McCain--we came at the same time--we had a lot of people who were war veterans. It is not the case anymore. But I so appreciate John McCain--a certified, unqualified hero-- standing and talking about Dan Inouye being a hero. This says, I repeat, volumes coming from someone who is a hero himself. I have such admiration for both of these men. For someone who has never served in the military, to have the pleasure of being able to serve and work together with these two men will be something I will remember the rest of my life. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Arizona. Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, I am deeply touched by the kind and undeserved words of my old friend of many years, the distinguished majority leader. We have had our spirited combat and our agreements, but we share a commitment--the two of us--for the betterment of this Nation. I also remind my friend from Nevada what he already knows, but I remind him, it does not take a great deal of talent to get shot down.…”