Political Quotes

“Mr. President, it is my privilege to honor a request from the former chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Sam Nunn. I request unanimous consent that the following statement by former Senator Sam Nunn regarding the passing of Mr. Frank Sullivan, who was staff director of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Committee on Appropriations, be printed in the Record. I also ask unanimous consent that Mr. Sullivan's obituary be printed following Senator Nunn's statement. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Statement by Former Senator Sam Nunn IN MEMORY OF FRANK SULLIVAN I have lost a close friend and a wonderful colleague who made major contributions to the effectiveness of the U.S. Senate and its key committees and to our nation's security for many years. Frank Sullivan loved his wonderful wife, Patricia, and their family, and he loved his country. Frank, who passed away on August 16, was a champion of the role of the United States Senate under our constitution. He was the trusted Staff Director of the Senate Armed Services beginning in the mid-70's, until he joined Senator John Stennis at the Senate Appropriations Committee, where he served as either Minority Staff Director or Majority Staff Director from 1980-1989. Frank made an indelible imprint on U.S.…”