Political Quotes

“I understand that the majority leader is on his way here to close out the Senate very shortly. I want to take 1 minute to recognize a significant milestone in the life of one of our colleagues here on the floor. That colleague is our friend Senator Lindsey Graham, and that milestone is his retirement from the U.S. Air Force and Reserve, which he has served for more than 30 years. I think that 30 years of service--particularly 30 years of service overlapping with the responsibilities of being a U.S. Senator--is something that is worth a kind word. The quality of Senator Graham's service was impeccable. He has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his service. He has been recognized for his loyalty to the Air Force by being appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors. Clearly, his contribution to the U.S. Air Force has been real. But I think Senator Graham would also be the first one to say that he believes the U.S. Air Force made more of a contribution to him than he did to the U.S. Air Force. I think that is one of the reasons he was such a good U.S. Air Force and Reserve officer, and it is also one of the reasons that we have such affection for him here in the Senate. I have to say that I disagree with Senator Graham about a great number of things. He is a very, very conservative Member of the Senate. But we get to know one another in this body. I like Senator Graham.…”