Political Quotes

“I can remember when I served in the House of Representatives on the Foreign Affairs Committee. Mr. Kissinger came before the committee. The chairman of the committee, Mr. Solarz from New York, said: I don't know how to refer to you. Dr. Kissinger, is it Mr. Ambassador? Is it Mr. Secretary? Kissinger didn't hesitate a second, and he said: Your Excellency would be fine. I am reminded of this when I think of Governor Alexander, Secretary Alexander, and Senator Alexander--a man with a great resume who is now a Senator. The background certainly is one where this legislation came, as a matter of fact, from somebody who served our country as the Governor of a very important State, who served as Secretary of Education, and now as a Senator. When this distinguished Senator came forward with this legislation, I knew right away that it was good, based on his experience and background. I felt inclined to move on this legislation to be a prime cosponsor of it. I am happy to do that. It is important to the point where we are now. Tomorrow we will pass this bill, and it will become law.”