Political Quotes

“Today America heard the sad news that George Steinbrenner, one of Major League Baseball's most influential team owners, died at the age of 80. I rise today to express my condolences to George's family and share my intention of offering a resolution today, along with Senators Gillibrand, Bill Nelson, and LeMieux to honor his memory. He is survived by his beloved wife Joan, his sisters Susan and Judy, his children Hank, Jennifer, Jessica, and Hal, and his 13 grandchildren. Like New York and like the Yankees, George Steinbrenner was a champion. He was someone about whom you can truly say there will never be another one like him. Before we even get into baseball, George Steinbrenner was a very accomplished man. He served his country for 2 years in the Air Force. He was the owner of the American Ship Building Company, the dominant shipbuilding company in the Great Lakes region during its existence. He donated his time and money to countless charitable causes and was a driving force in the U.S. Olympic Committee, where he made sure America's athletes could reach their full potential, bringing home gold medals and making sports fans around this great country proud of our athletes. Many of us know George as being a giant in Major League Baseball. There is no denying he changed the face of baseball forever.”