Political Quotes

“this is meritorious legislation, important legislation. First, I thank Senator Byrd, the chairman of our Appropriations Committee, and his staff for working so hard to get us where we are. I thank Congressman Obey, chairman of the comparable committee in the House of Representatives. I know that my friend, the distinguished senior Senator from Mississippi, does not agree with the Iraq language, but I express my appreciation to his staff. This bill has in it more than the Iraq language, and his staff has worked with us all the way to get that done. I extend my appreciation for his usual gentlemanly way doing everything he does here. Also, because she worked so hard on a lot of things that she was assigned to do by Senator Byrd, Senator Patty Murray has done an outstanding job on this bill. She is in the Chamber, and I express my appreciation to her for her usual fine work but especially her fine work on this matter. The individuals I have just mentioned have delivered to us a tremendous conference report, one we can all be proud to send to the President and we should send to the President. This conference report honors and provides for our courageous men and women in uniform. This conference report doesn't forget the emergencies Americans face at home while the war rages abroad.”