Political Quotes

“I thank the gentlelady from Missouri for recognizing me and for facilitating this wonderful discussion that we have tonight in front of us to really talk about our seniors and to talk about the challenges that they face and the promises that we've made to them that we intend to uphold and to keep for the years to come. I rise to speak on this Special Order with our other Republican female colleagues to discuss a lot of important issues, and I want everybody to know across this country, in South Dakota we have more than the average share of seniors in South Dakota. We have a very high number, and all of us have seniors in our families--grandparents, neighbors, friends who are seniors and live under the programs and policies of this country. Our seniors have worked hard. They've raised their families. They've raised grandchildren with strong values, with good work ethics that are extremely important to them to deal with a lot of the things that this life may throw at them. They paid into Social Security. They fought our enemies on foreign soil to defend our country and our freedoms. They have built businesses, and they literally have created the fabric of our society in America today. Our Republican agenda reflects the deep gratitude that we have towards our seniors in this country. We're thankful for the country that they have given us. We're thankful for the values that they have taught us, and we intend to follow through on the promises that we've made to them.…”