Political Quotes

“I am here to pay tribute to Jim Lightfoot. Jim is an honest, decent, ethical person. He is a great storyteller. He is a good family man. I just say God bless you, we wish you well, we know you are going to be elected to the Senate, but, Jim, it is an honor and privilege to serve with you. I am pleased to take the floor this evening to honor Congressman Jim Lightfoot as he retires from the House of Representatives and embarks on a campaign to represent the entire State of Iowa in the Senate. He will be sorely missed in this body and I wish him well. Jim Lightfoot was called upon to steer the Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government appropriations subcommittee through its difficult work. He guided the subcommittee with humor, heart, and conviction. The Nation is safer because Representative Lightfoot stood by Federal law enforcement when they were under fire. He stood up for what was right and persevered in his convictions.”