Political Quotes

“For anyone within the sound of my voice related to Senator Murphy, my question is a basic one, but I think it is fundamental to his efforts. I will address Senator Murphy and say that your efforts and the efforts of those you have worked with, not only today but on other days--Senator Blumenthal, who is with you today, has been working so hard on these issues, and Senator Booker. The three of you have been--if there is a way to express inspiration beyond just using that terminology, I would like to hear it, because it has been so--an inspiration. My basic question is this, and I will ask you to hold your answer for just a couple of minutes. My question is this: How do you stay focused? How do you stay inspired to continue this fight, which for you hasn't been just hours long or days long or weeks, but it has literally been for years? I will ask forbearance for just a couple of minutes to give you a sense of part of the motivation that I have. I am holding here--it will be difficult to see from far away, but this is a one-page tear sheet from the Wall Street Journal dated Monday, December 17, 2012. It says at the top: ``Connecticut School Shooting.'' The headline below that, in larger letters, says: ``Shattered Lives.'' I, obviously, won't read it all, but this has been on my desk since that week. We can see it is a bit yellowed, and every story here has an element of inspiration that is almost unimaginable. I mention that because I am from Pennsylvania.…”