On the recordDecember 14, 2010
I also wish to join with my colleagues today before I speak to the issue of the day and express my appreciation to Senator Gregg for his great service to this institution and to our country. I think it is fair to say there is nobody quite like Judd Gregg. He truly is one of a kind. I remember when I first got here, I thought he didn't like me, and maybe he didn't like me, but I concluded that part of that was just his serious demeanor. He is a guy who means business. Once you get to know him, you not only appreciate that side of his personality, but you also gain an appreciation for the incredible wit and sense of humor he also possesses. I have had the opportunity to experience that on many occasions. I think what the institution is going to miss the most--he is certainly someone who cares a lot about this country's future and the policies we put in place--is his abilities, his great skill and his great talent. It will be a real loss to the Senate because Judd Gregg has a mind like a steel trap. He is able to analyze with great effectiveness the issues of the day and to explain them clearly. He is someone in whom I have tremendous respect. He has been a great mentor, a great leader, and someone, as I said before, we are going to miss around here. I can't say enough about how much I appreciate his service and the service and the sacrifice his family has made. He has served in public life for many years, both as a Congressman, Governor, and a Senator.
