Political Quotes

“Now, Madam President, I want to begin today with some celebrations. Recently, our dear colleague and friend Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island cast his 8,000th vote as a Senator--a remarkable milestone for one of the most beloved and respected Members of this body. A lifelong Rhode Islander, a graduate of West Point, and the dean of the Rhode Island congressional delegation, Senator Reed is one of America's best examples of doing politics and public service the right way: no fuss, no nonsense--just results. Over the years, he has been a mentor, a friend, and an invaluable resource for countless Members on both sides of the aisle. Few in this Chamber can match his expertise on matters of national defense, veterans affairs, and the military. I would also add that the same can be said about matching his attendance. Over the years, he has missed just 38 votes on his way to 8,000--good for an attendance percentage of 99.5 percent. Wow. As the Senate has undergone change over the years, Senator Reed has remained the same: focused on Rhode Island, focused on our country, focused on keeping this Chamber working on behalf of the American people. We are lucky to call Senator Reed our colleague and friend. And so congratulations, Jack, on this milestone, and here is to 8,000 more votes to come. Nominations Madam President, last night, I filed cloture on 22 of President Biden's nominees who, to date, have been pointlessly stalled by Republican obstruction--22.…”