Political Quotes

“I want to say this bill was a long time coming. We have been hassling through a variety of different amendments. I want to thank Senator Leahy, Senator Kennedy, and others for their cooperation in finally getting this bill to pass. This is a bill that really is a tribute to a friend of mine and many here in this body, Bill Emerson, who recently passed away after a long bout with cancer. Bill did tremendous work in the area of nutrition on the Agriculture Committee in the House. This is a fitting tribute, a bill that will bear his name, that will provide much more food for food banks to be able to feed needy families all over this country. I am very proud to have been involved with this effort. Thank you, Mr. President.”