Political Quotes

“if I could take a brief minute to speak on John Huntsman to be Deputy U.S. Trade Representative, I have known the Huntsman family for many, many years. A finer family is no place in existence. John will be the Deputy U.S. Trade Representative. He is one of about 9, 10, or 11 siblings. He is from a huge family. John Huntsman, Sr., is one of the finest philanthropic individuals I have ever known. He is a giver. I went to a meeting with a number of other Senators and met him. He has dedicated most of his life to giving away the fortune that he has been able to accumulate. He started a great cancer institute, one of the finest in the world, in Salt Lake City. This month, August 25, the Vice President is going to go break ground for this new hospital. I was with John Huntsman, Sr., recently, the father of this fine man who is going to be Deputy U.S. Trade Representative. He had made a commitment this year to give many millions of dollars to charity. Times were bad in his business. Oil prices went up, and he simply didn't have the money to fulfill this commitment. He went out and borrowed the money so he could give it away. He is a wonderful man. I am happy to be present when he is confirmed as Trade Representative. He is from the same hue as his father, and we can expect great things for the country from John Huntsman.”