Political Quotes

“today I wish to pay tribute to my colleague, Senator Joe Donnelly, who will leave the Senate at the end of this year. During his time in the U.S. Senate, Senator Donnelly has worked tirelessly for our seniors, our servicemembers and middle-class families in Indiana and across our country. I have had the pleasure of serving beside Senator Donnelly on the Special Committee on Aging, where I have witnessed his dedication to protecting the rights of older Americans. Senator Donnelly has worked to protect Medicare, to guarantee senior citizens' healthcare options are not restricted. Senator Donnelly and I also served together on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry where he introduced the Federal Water Quality Protection Act to protect the interest of our farmers by requiring the EPA to consult with them to ensure every American has access to clean water. Senator Donnelly's dedication to our servicemen and women was second to none. The first bill he introduced as a U.S. Senator, the Sexton Act, has improved mental health services by requiring all Active servicemembers receive a yearly mental health screening. I will miss working with Joe Donnelly in the next Congress, but I am certain he will continue to find a way to serve the people of Indiana and our Nation in the years ahead. We wish him well in those endeavors. ____________________”