Political Quotes

“Mr. President, we have a few more items of business that must be taken care of, but I didn't want the time to go by without saying something to the American people. We all know the importance of this legislation. It is a Thursday afternoon, about 2 o'clock. We are all tired. But this has been a legislative fight that will be in the record books. I am grateful for everyone who has worked on this to make this happen. First of all, I have had a number of people on my staff who have worked very hard--Randy DeValk, who is kind of the resource of all the Senators, Republicans and Democrats. He is a utility man. He can do anything. He is a very accomplished, fine human being and a great person to have working for you. Kate Leone has been such a stalwart in helping me work through these issues. We started this a number of months ago. We got together every week because I didn't know a lot about health care. She and I would sit and talk for an hour every week so I became more accomplished in knowing at least the framework of this legislation we looked forward to dealing with. I have so much appreciation for her. Like Randy, they left their families at home. She left her baby at home. A lot of the times, it was very difficult for a young mother to do that. I have such respect and admiration for her skill and her being such a nice person. Bob Greenawalt, my tax guy, has done a remarkably good job--very quiet but someone whom everyone knows in the Senate.…”