Political Quotes

“I had the opportunity to take my wife Karyn to the Kennedy Center Honors, which is an annual tradition here. It is really a remarkable evening--a 2-day event--where America celebrates cultural icons. Most of them have been recognized before. But in that special gathering and in that beautiful building, the Kennedy Center, it takes on a really special meaning I think for us in this body, in the U.S. Congress, for those of us here in Washington, but indeed for people around the world as they see it replayed just after, I think, December 26. While I was there, I couldn't help but to reflect as I watched one of country music's greats, Loretta Lynn, receive her honor. An issue that affects the State of Tennessee but indeed which affects people throughout the United States of America deals with intellectual property rights. The State of Tennessee is known the world over for its vibrant musical heritage. It is the home of the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Indeed, Tennessee has produced some of the greatest popular pioneers of all time.”