Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I rise today to bid farewell to my colleague and friend Senator Tim Johnson. Tim has deep roots in South Dakota and in the towns of Canton and Vermillion in particular. He has served our State for more than 35 years, first in the State legislature and then, after winning a highly competitive primary against two well-known Democratic opponents, in the Halls of Congress. In 1996, after a decade in the U.S. House of Representatives, Tim won his first of three terms in the U.S. Senate. I am well acquainted with his second election because I came out on the short end of that stick. But I have had the privilege of serving with Tim now in the South Dakota delegation for over 16 years, and the last 10 have been here in the Senate. Today I want to pay tribute to his many years of public service and all he has done for our home State. I would also like to take a moment to thank Senator Johnson's staff for their dedicated work. They have worked closely with my staff for many years, and I am grateful for their efforts. Like many South Dakotans, I will always remember Tim as a fighter. South Dakotans are tough, rugged folks, and Tim has exemplified that spirit every day in the Senate. A big part of his legacy as a public servant will be his tenacity, his work ethic, and his unwavering focus on the policies he believed to be in the best interest of South Dakota.…”