Political Quotes

“Mr. President, this is an historic day. I am very pleased that the Senate is moving forward with this AIDS relief bill--a bill that represents an unprecedented commitment to fighting the global scourge of HIV and AIDS. It is a good bill. It is a bill that has both bicameral and bipartisan support. It is a place to start--a beginning, not an end. I would like to take just a moment to thank my colleagues both in the Senate and in the House who have been working tirelessly in this fight against AIDS. They have spent countless hours crafting a bill that is going to make a difference--a bill that is going to help save and prolong the lives of millions worldwide. I especially commend Majority Leader Frist for his leadership and vision and Senators Lugar, Durbin, Santorum, Biden, and Kerry for their dedication to this fight, as well as Representatives Hyde and Lantos for crafting a bill in the House that recently passed by an overwhelming vote of 375 to 41. I thank them all for their efforts, for their compassion, and for their commitment. I also applaud the President and Secretary of State Powell for their dedication to easing the worldwide suffering caused by the HIV/AIDS pandemic.”