Political Quotes

“I would like to remember my friend and former colleague, Congressman Joe Skeen, who passed away recently in his home State of New Mexico. Mr. Skeen was truly a giant in New Mexico politics, serving 22 years and entering the class just before mine. His is a great story of a rancher who won his first term through a write-in campaign and continued to win the next 10 terms. I will remember Joe's work, especially on Parkinson's disease. He and I worked together as co-chairs of the Congressional Working Group on Parkinson's Disease. Although we differed on many issues, Joe and I agreed on the importance of working to eradicate this disease. We have both been personally affected by it. I am glad that Joe was able to spend time with his family on his beloved ranch after serving a long and distinguished career. He will be missed by us on both sides of the aisle for his candor and hard work on issues of importance to New Mexicans and all Americans.”