Political Quotes

“I wish to join with my many colleagues on both sides of the aisle in recognizing a truly outstanding and much loved Member of this House, someone who taught us many important lessons about who we are, and who reminded us that we should never forget where we come from, the late Honorable Bill Natcher of Kentucky. Throughout my term of service in the House of Representatives, I always enjoyed and greatly appreciated my working relationship with Mr. Natcher. For many of us, Bill Natcher was the last remaining link to a past in politics and statesmanship that will be forever lost. He showed us how campaigns could still be conducted with just a few bucks from your pocket and without any fast-talking strategists and political advisers. He taught us about frugality, not only when it came to working out a Federal budget, but just as equally when it came to operating a lean and efficient office. Bill Natcher was his own chief of staff and he spoke as his own press secretary. But no one should ever doubt the deep and abiding commitment and sincere respect and love that Representative Bill Natcher held for this institution. You only need to look at his consecutive voting record of more than 18,000 recorded votes since first coming to Congress over 40 years ago to fully understand his dedication. I will miss Bill Natcher, as a good friend and a faithful colleague.”