Political Quotes

“Mr. President, first, I know the Presiding Officer cares a lot about Dr. Agnes Varis as well, and as soon as I finish speaking, I will take the chair so the Presiding Officer may say a few words about her. I would like to say some words about a great American, a wonderful New Yorker, and a dear friend, Dr. Agnes Varis. Sadly, for all of us, Agnes died last Friday, July 29. She fought a relentless disease for more than 2 years. She did not want a funeral, a memorial service or an obituary, but those of us who knew and admired Agnes could not allow this passing to go unremarked. Agnes was a miracle worker, and I would like to take a few moments just to share a small fraction of the wonderful things she accomplished in her life of over 80 years. Dr. Varis was an incredible woman who founded a generic drug company 40 years ago, when a woman CEO was very uncommon. After great success in business, she turned her time and support to people and issues she cared about. From her tireless support for affordable drugs to her generous and unwavering assistance to students, artists, musicians, and animals, Agnes was an angel to so many. Agnes was a woman who did not take no for an answer. She fought for battered women of Bergen County, NJ, helped out music lovers seeking affordably priced tickets, supported and cheered on women in politics, and generously improved veterinary science and animal shelters. When one met Agnes, one saw she was a powerful woman and a caring woman.…”