Political Quotes

“Just parenthetically, true to Trish's dedication to the job, she just sat down and whispered to me: We are not in a quorum call. That will probably be one of the very last of about 10,000--maybe 100,000--proper, right instructions she has given me over the years that she has been here--or given all of us. So I thought that was a moment to remember. Anyway, today, I want to take a moment to honor one of the--the--the most beloved members of the Senate team, and that is Trish Engle, who will be leaving the Democratic cloakroom after 26 years of service. That means you started about a year before me, 1998--1997. I came here in early 1999. Trish is the proud mom of two boys, William and Garrison. Wave to us, William. Who is older--William or Garrison? William. Very nice. Both are in their nice blue shirts. They are here with us today, and I am sure they are looking--are you looking forward to spending more time with your mom? You are saying you are. I am not quite sure, at your age, that is exactly the case. But I am sure it is good quality time, knowing Trish. Trish's mom, Melva Ongstad, is here in the Gallery. Hello, Melva. I am glad her family could be here, and I know how proud everyone is of Trish. We all are. We all know that Trish is one of the most familiar faces in the Senate, but even then, it is easy to miss just how important, just how critical she has been to making the Senate agenda come to life.…”