Political Quotes

“it is in times of unusual strain and challenge that we are called upon to prove ourselves, as people, as Senators, as a country. With our economy struggling and the American people suffering, most Senators have risen to the challenge. I would like to take a minute, though, to particularly speak of Senator Chris Dodd, Chairman Dodd of the Banking Committee. He and his staff spent seemingly endless days and nights, working on the rescue plan we passed last year. We thought that would be all for a while. But now that we are in this state of crisis again, Senator Dodd is the face and voice of our response to this financial crisis. I have such admiration and respect for Senator Dodd as one of the fine orators of the Senate, and that is something everyone sees. But what we do not see is his skill as a legislator, behind doors, in his committee and working with us. And he has done a great job working with Senator Shelby. They don't always also agree, but they treat each other civilly, and they set the standard for the rest of us. Senator Dodd is to be recognized, as I do, for yeoman's work on this legislation. On the Republican side, it is important to focus on Senator Judd Gregg. He deserves enormous credit as well during these last few weeks, working on this extension of Troubled Asset Relief Program. I have been tremendously impressed with President-elect Obama.…”