Political Quotes

“Mr. President, we have two bits of sad news about long- time Senate employees. David Miles Knight, a beloved barber in our barbershop and one of the Senate's master barbers for the last 36 years, lost a lengthy battle with cancer. His most noticeable and notable trait was kindness--not just friendliness but actual kindness--and a generosity of spirit. He was always eager to ask about a customer's day or a colleague's weekend and was just as eager to regale those folks with stories about his family-- of Joanne, his wife; of his three sons; of his eight grandchildren; and of his two great-grandchildren. Dave's life was filled with these people--his friends and his family. I offer my prayers to them now--to Dave's family, his friends, and his Senate family. He was considered a member of the Senate family and had been here for decades. He was beloved. We miss him. Berner Richard Johnson III, a staff member for 30 years, known to all here as ``Bud,'' also passed away last night. He was a victim of a violent crime last week in DC and recently succumbed to the injuries this crime involved. Bud was beloved by his Senate family, the softball team he coached, and his many friends and family. I offer my prayers for Diane, his partner; for Bo, his son; and for all who loved him and who will miss him. May the memory of these two men be a blessing to their loved ones and a reminder to all of us that life is fleeting and to hold tight to those we love. ____________________”