Political Quotes

“I rise today to praise my friend and colleague, North Carolina Senator John Edwards. I want to call attention to a specific accomplishment on behalf of ordinary Americans that has earned him the reputation as a people's lawyer. Valerie Lakey, a 5-year-old girl, was maimed when a swimming pool drain malfunctioned. Her family had nowhere else to turn, and John Edwards proved the company that made the drain knew it was dangerous to children, yet did nothing. Jennifer Campbell was born in 1979 with severe brain damage because, as a jury later determined, her mother's doctor botched the delivery. The hospital covered up the malpractice and Jennifer's parents were forced to turn to John Edwards for a measure of justice. My Republican colleagues talk about what they call 'lawsuit abuse' as part of their negative ads on John Edwards and John Kerry. But let the record be clear: John Edwards has spent his entire life fighting for ordinary folks who could not fight for themselves. John Edwards and John Kerry have a plan to make North Carolina a stronger home and respected in the world. I am proud of my friend John Edwards and know he will make a great Vice President.”