Political Quotes

“Mr. President, yesterday afternoon, Richard Shelby delivered his farewell address here in the U.S. Senate. It is difficult to think of the Senate without some of our retiring Members; it is nearly impossible to think of it without Richard Shelby. Like Jim Inhofe, he is a Senate institution. He has proudly served the State of Alabama for six terms in the Senate. That is 36 years of tireless work to make life better for the people of Alabama and for the American people as a whole. He is currently the longest serving Senator in Alabama's history, as well as the longest serving Member in the history of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Throughout his Senate career, Richard has always kept his eye on getting things done for the people of Alabama, whether that is supporting Alabama military installations or the work NASA does in his State. He is a longtime NASA advocate, and as chairman and ranking member of the Subcommittee on Defense at the Senate Appropriations Committee, he has worked to ensure robust funding for our national security priorities. He has also been a champion of funding to support Ukraine in its fight for freedom. He has been a supporter of scientific research at various government Agencies, as well as in partnership with research universities. Richard is also notable for being one of the tallest United States Senators.…”