Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I, too, just want to welcome, officially-- now that he has delivered his maiden speech--Senator Banks from the great State of Indiana. Like his colleague Senator Young, I, too, have had the opportunity to observe, and one thing I really appreciate about Senator Banks is he obviously served his country as a Member of the House of Representatives; he served his country in the military; he was deployed abroad. He is a veteran, and he is passionate about serving causes that are greater than himself. And that is a family passion, a partnership he and Amanda have and his girls. And I am just grateful that they are willing to roll up their sleeves and go to work again on behalf of our great country. I am not a Hoosier, but my favorite movie, at least top five, is ``Hoosiers,'' and I also had the opportunity to travel a couple of times with Senator Banks in his great State and had the opportunity to welcome him to ours for something he enjoys as passionately as I do, and that is pheasant hunting. But you have been a great addition already to the U.S. Senate. You are a great leader for Indiana, and we look forward to working with you. So welcome, and thanks so much for serving. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Tennessee.”