Political Quotes

“On April 15, the Congress will lose a valued resource because that day marks the retirement of Charles E. Seagrave of the Congressional Budget Office. For more than 15 years, Chuck has been the chief of the human resources cost estimating unit at CBO and responsible for the budget estimates provided to our committee and the others of the Congress that deal with topics ranging from Social Security and Medicare, to education and training, to welfare. I am sure my good friend the Senator from New Mexico would agree with me on this, that this is a tremendous responsibility that Chuck has fulfilled with dedication and excellence. It was with Chuck's efforts that the Budget Committee and others were able to navigate the minefields of Social Security reform, Medicare reimbursement changes, unemployment compensation benefit extensions, and the annual budget resolutions and reconciliation acts. When we needed help with budget figures, regardless of the hour of the day or day of the week, we were always able to rely on Chuck and his staff to supply us with the information we required. It is important to recognize the devotion of Americans like Chuck Seagrave who have given so much of themselves for the public good. We hope and trust that Chuck will enjoy his well-earned retirement. While Chuck will be missed, his service to this body will not soon be forgotten.”