Political Quotes

“From that point on we found ways of coming together and getting things done that are monumental and landmark pieces of legislation. There is no reason why we can't do that today. Let me just mention that on the Committee on Finance we have put out of the committee almost 40 bills that are bipartisan--not just one Democrat or one Republican, but bipartisan in nature--not the least of which is the highway bill--the funding, rather. And I just have to say that we are doing what we should do here. I think people feel good about it. I have had people come up and say it is wonderful we are having amendments again and working together and we are getting things done. And I certainly attribute some of that to the distinguished Senator from California and the work she is doing here in the Senate. I do personally appreciate working with her. Let's get this done. I will do everything in my power to help the Senator from California, and I thank her so much.”