Political Quotes

“I thank Senator Enzi for just the tremendous commitment that he and Senator Kennedy made to being patient and working through the months of time it took to bring this bill together. I know his intention was to move a comprehensive reform of the NIH, and he made an exception for this piece of legislation. Senator Dodd and I thank both Senator Enzi and Senator Kennedy for breaking ranks, making sure we could move this as a separate piece of legislation, apart from the overall reauthorization of NIH. I want to say to the leader, as Senator Enzi said, we wouldn't be here if it were not for your commitment to get this bill done. I know Senator Reid, with whom I spoke just a few minutes ago, said: This is a very important bill to me; this is something I want to see done. We worked through the bumps here right at the end to get that done thanks to you, our two leaders. Up until the very end this has been a difficult process, but we are here. Having worked on a lot of bills, I have been very blessed in the time that I have been here. I have had my share of legislative successes and bills I have worked on and worked hard on to make a difference. I can't think of any piece of legislation that I will feel better about as I reflect back on what I have accomplished here than what we have done tonight. People who are dealing with children with autism are a special group of people. Senator Dodd laid that out very eloquently.…”