Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I join my colleagues in appreciation and admiration of Senator Bob Bennett. Senator Bennett understood the perspectives of America's small business owners. After all, he was one of them. As CEO of Franklin Quest, Bob grew the company from 4 employees to over 1,000. During his tenure the firm became one of the best known providers of time management seminars and products, and became listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Reducing obstacles for small business owners has been one of Senator Bennett's top priorities in Washington. In his first 6 months of service, he took to the floor to identify three ways the Federal Government was growing at the expense of the entrepreneur. Those three obstacles--increased regulation, increased taxation, and increased difficulty in capital formation--remain challenges to job creators today, and Bob has never stopped voicing their concerns. Senator Bennett was elected to the U.S. Senate from his beloved State of Utah, which his father, Senator Wallace Bennett, represented for many years. And by the time I was elected to the Chamber, Senator Bennett had already been one of the ``wise ones'' in his own right for many years. I have long admired Bob's sincere appreciation and respect for the traditions and history of the Senate--to which he and his father have both contributed tremendously. Throughout his service here in Washington, Bob's family has helped keep him grounded--all 6 children and 20 grandchildren.…”