Political Quotes

“Madam President, I too want to join in the accolades for our Senator from West Virginia, Senator Manchin. He is one fine guy. I got to know him when he was Governor and then campaigning, and he is doing a wonderful job here already. To have passion about where you come from is noble. I think the great poets from Greek times on have written that, and nobody has more passion about where he comes from and his roots than Senator Manchin-- Joe Manchin. You can see it and feel it in everything he does, as we could in this speech today. So I too join in thanking him for coming here. America needs his perspective and his wisdom, and I know he will make a great Senator. We are already great friends, and so I thank him. I also compliment my colleague, the senior Senator from West Virginia as well, Senator Rockefeller, for his kind remarks. He is a great leader. Joe and I have talked about how you cannot go wrong watching and imitating and emulating Senator Rockefeller. With the two of them, I believe West Virginia might have the tallest delegation in the Senate, not just tall in inches but in stature, ability to get things done, and passion for the State they represent. It is my honor to be here as well and to congratulate Joe on a very fine and introductory speech. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from North Dakota.”