Political Quotes

“I am really proud today that my resolution declaring Tony Bennett's birthday, August 3, as Tony Bennett Day has just passed the Senate. I would like to thank Senator Cornyn for joining me in this bipartisan resolution, as well as Speaker Emerita Pelosi for working on a companion resolution in the House. As we all know, we all loved Tony Bennett. Tony is an American icon, a son of Astoria, Queens--a New Yorker through and through--and, without doubt, one of the most beloved singers of our time. You only come across a Tony Bennett once in a lifetime. I would like to think Frank Sinatra got it right when he called Tony Bennett ``the best singer in the business.'' Known for his unparalleled talent and his exceptional vocal range, Tony spanned generations and genres. He touched the hearts of millions around the world. It didn't matter if you were young or old or somewhere in between, it didn't matter if you were a friend or a fan, just about everyone loved Tony, and Tony loved just about everyone. And you could feel that he was in it for the right reasons, not for the money or the fame, but he just loved making music and having people enjoy it. Just to hear him sing a few bars, you knew he cared about the song and he wanted to share that caring with everybody. And he cared about you, as he sang it to you, just about more than anything. And let's not forget, as great a musician as Tony was, he was a very good human being.…”