Political Quotes

“I came to the Congress 10 years ago. One of the people with whom I came was Bob Torricelli. He and I have been friends for 20 years now. I didn't know him before he and I were elected to the House of Representatives. Today, he announced he was not going to continue in his election, and I feel terrible about it. It shows the class he has. I talked to Senator Torricelli this afternoon. He recognizes the Senate seat in New Jersey is more important than him. As a result of that, he knows it would be better for the institution, the Senate, that he not continue in his election contest. For me, the memories of having served with this fine man are very significant. The work he did first as the assistant to Senator Bob Kerry's campaign committee and then as chairman of the campaign committee will be written in the history books. He did the impossible. He did what only he said could be done. Most of us did not believe he could do what he did, and that is elect all the Democrats he was responsible for because he made us competitive. He was a voracious fundraiser. I extend my best wishes to Bob Torricelli. I congratulate him for the 20 years of service to the State of New Jersey and the country as a Member of the U.S. Congress. I do hope his great talents will be used. He is a fine speaker. He has a great mind. His knowledge of foreign affairs is unsurpassed. He and I served together on that committee in the House of Representatives.”