Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record letters related to my resignation as a Member of the U.S. Senate. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: U.S. Senate, November 12, 2014. Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the U.S. Senate. Dear Vice President Biden, please find the attached document officially notifying Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin of my intent to resign my Senate seat on January 3, 2015. I further note that my resignation will be effective at 11:59 AM on that date. Thank you for your service to our nation. Sincerely, Tom A. Coburn, M.D. ____ U.S. Senate, January 17, 2014. Governor Mary Fallin, Oklahoma City, OK. Dear Governor Fallin, serving as Oklahoma's senator has been, and continues to be, one of the great privileges and blessings of my life. But, after much prayer and consideration, I have decided that I will leave the Senate before the end of my term. I am therefore resigning my Senate seat effective January 3, 2015. I am giving you substantial advance notice with the hope that you will be able to schedule a special election concurrent with the existing election schedule and not impose any undue burden on Oklahoma taxpayers. Thank you for your service to our great state. Sincerely, Tom A. Coburn, M.D. ____________________”