Political Quotes

I cannot applaud Rutland enough, because we had a similar hearing a few years ago when Senator Arlen Specter and I were here, and that shaped a number of federal programs for the better because of what we heard from you.

We have a requirement, as you may know, for 60 Senators to be in agreement before a bill is taken up, and some people--we were two votes short.

We are trying to make sure that we have maximum impact in the places that could use the money the most.

Madam President, this is not a farewell address but, rather, a closing argument to a jury of my colleagues and the American people outlining my views on how the Senate and, with it, the Federal Government arrived at its current condition…