Political Quotes

“I hope all Senators had a productive and restful Thanksgiving holiday. This year, I am sad to say, was a painful Thanksgiving season for the Schumer family. Last Wednesday, we all said goodbye to my father Abe Schumer, who passed away after 98 amazing years. I want to thank all of my colleagues in this Chamber who have reached out with prayers, condolences, and words of kindness in recent days. Their words give us strength. Their prayers give us healing. Their kindness gives us immense comfort. I say the same to so many New Yorkers who reached out as well. Here on the floor of the U.S. Senate, I want to take a moment to offer a loving son's tribute to the man we lost last week. My father was the kind of parent every kid deserves, every spouse hopes for, and the sort of American that makes our country great, and as I shared last week: In so many ways, he personified the greatest generation. He took whatever was thrown at him, no matter how difficult; he did his job and never complained. He was an amazing husband, parent, grandparent, and great-grandparent. Dad, we love you. We already miss you beyond comprehension. Thank you for the incredible life you led on this Earth. ____________________”