Political Quotes

“I thank the Presiding Officer from the State just north of mine. Mr. President, I rise today to honor a longtime member of my staff, Diana Baron, as she celebrates her 25th year serving the people of Ohio. Diana is a dedicated public servant, a caring colleague, and an effective and indispensable member of my staff. She is on the floor right now wondering why we got her in here. I see the surprise on her face, but the camera will not show that. Despite growing up in Oklahoma City, graduating from Tufts University in Boston--a school she still dearly loves--Diana found her way to this Ohio office 25 years ago. We are lucky that she stayed. Today, new staff are always surprised to hear that Diana isn't from Ohio. She knows more about our State than almost anybody I know. Over the years, we have given her the title of ``Honorary Ohioan.'' She joined our team serving Ohioans back when I worked down the hall, when I represented the people of Lorian, Elyria, Medina, and Wadsworth, in that part of northeast Ohio. She worked her way up. After a few years serving as a legislative assistant, Diana was ready for something new. As we moved to the Senate, Diana led the way. With her command of logistics, her efficiency, and her work ethic, she found a role that suited her perfectly and suited us perfectly: director of scheduling-- one of the most important offices, as all of my colleagues know, in the U.S. Senate. She has been leading the way ever since.…”