Political Quotes

“First, Mr. President, I extend my appreciation--I speak for all Senators, Democrats and Republicans--for the help we received this past 2 days from the employees who are working in the Capitol complex. Hundreds and hundreds of employees are here every day. They were here all night last night, most of them with little or no rest. This great facility would not operate every day but for them. I am especially fond of and protective of the Capitol Police because I was one. But they are only the vessel about which I speak today, because it is not only the Capitol Police--and they worked long and hard--but it is the custodians, it is everyone including the valiant staff we have seated before the Presiding Officer. If we were asked-- any one of 100 Senators--how to get something done here without them, we couldn't do it. I have been here for a quarter of a century. I could be here for a quarter of a century more and still couldn't understand how their important work is done. Again, speaking for all Senators, I say to all who work here in the Capitol, we appreciate very much your time and effort.”