Political Quotes

“today I wish to pay tribute to my colleague, Senator Heidi Heitkamp, who will be leaving the Senate at the end of this year. During her time in the U.S. Senate, Heidi never failed to remind us that we are blessed to serve here, to help others, and move our Nation forward. As a member of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Senator Heitkamp worked tirelessly on the farm bill, making sure it included provisions such as crop insurance to assure continuity of the quality American agricultural products. Through her service on the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, Senator Heitkamp worked across the aisle, delivering bipartisan housing finance legislation that protects Americans from financial crises and preserves 30-year fixed mortgage rates. Through her work on the Indian Affairs Committee, Senator Heitkamp has been a champion for Native American and women's rights. She created a commission on Native children to address many of the challenges faced by Native American communities, including access to healthcare and education. In order to combat human trafficking and violence against women, Senator Heitkamp introduced Savanna's Act to create a platform for data collection and sharing for best-practice response protocols. Through her work on the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, Senator Heitkamp promoted investing in small business to boost the American economy.…”