Political Quotes

“first and foremost, I want to thank everyone--everyone on the floor staff who worked late into the night and into the wee hours of the morning to finish reading the Senate amendment to the American Rescue Plan. The folks who sit up here on the dais come to work every day with a very serious job to do, helping the Senate come to life and fulfill its purpose under the Constitution. I am sure you all didn't expect that part of your job this week would entail standing on your feet and reading dense legislation for more than 10 hours straight. I can't imagine that is anyone's idea of a good time, but, as usual, our staff took their additional duties in stride and carried them out with professionalism and grace, finishing around 3 in the morning, and you are all right back on your posts this morning. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your service, your dedication. You are the unsung heroes of this place. To all of the critical workers, not just those here on the dais--the clerks, the stenographers, the Capitol Police officers, the floor staff--to all of you: Thank you, thank you, thank you for your efforts yesterday and every day. And as for our friend from Wisconsin, I hope he enjoyed his Thursday evening. ____________________”