Political Quotes

“I rise today to honor and thank my dear friend and colleague, Senator Doug Jones, for the hard and noble work he has done in the United States Senate. I greatly admire his passion and all that he accomplished for the people of Alabama and all Americans. For his entire life, Senator Jones has stood tall as a pillar of justice and equality. After graduating law school, Senator Jones became counsel to the Senate Judiciary Committee for then-Senator Howell Heflin and served as an Assistant United States Attorney shortly after. Senator Jones then became the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, where he fought for civil liberties and against racial injustice. As U.S. Attorney, he successfully was able to prosecute two of the four men who were responsible for the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church, and later indicted domestic terrorist Eric Rudolph. By pursuing these cases, Senator Jones encouraged us all to continue to reject bigotry and hate in all its forms. In 2017, Senator Jones became the first Democrat to represent the state of Alabama since 1997. He made it his duty to represent the people of Alabama in every vote he made on the Senate floor. He always voted in the best interests of his constituents, even when it wasn't politically expedient or convenient. His service stands as a reminder that bipartisanship is vital in addressing the issues that our nation currently faces. Senator Jones is a man of bravery and strength.…”