Political Quotes

“in the interest of time, I will limit my remarks. I rise this afternoon to commend and salute three Senators from the Democratic caucus who are leaving the Senate this year. I will have longer written statements for the Record to appropriately pay tribute to their service. In alphabetical order, Senator Boxer of California, Senator Mikulski of Maryland, and Senator Reid of Nevada. Barbara Boxer and Barbara Mikulski I will offer some specific remarks about Leader Reid, in the interest of time, but I do want to commend and salute Senator Boxer for her service to the people of California and to our Nation, as well Senator Mikulski for her great work--two great advocates, two individuals whom we are going to miss terribly here in the Senate. As I said, I will put longer statements in the Record. Harry Reid With regard to Senator Reid, I can't help taking the time to say a few words about him in the remaining minutes we have before we break for the caucus lunches. Mr. President, as many people know, Senator Harry Reid is a son of Searchlight, a small community in the State of Nevada, and he comes from humble beginnings. It is probably best to read his words about his beginnings rather than trying to describe or encapsulate them. Among many things he said about his background and his family, he said this, in short fashion, about his background: My dad was a hard rock miner. My mom took in wash. I grew up around people of strong values.…”