Political Quotes

“today as we drive home from work many of us will turn on WTOP 1500 on our radio dial and we will hear Dave McConnell report on the very sad and historic occasion that occurred today. One of the finest gentleman to ever serve in the U.S. House of Representatives missed his first vote after never having missed a vote in 42 years. After over 18,000 consecutive votes he had to miss today's vote. I did not plan to mention that, but rather to focus on the fact that today is the 25th anniversary of WTOP, a station that has defined itself by its professional and objective reporting. It was Walter Cronkite, Connie Chung, Sam Donaldson, and a host of other familiar names who got their start with WTOP. It brings a lot to the Washington area. I wish today that the news that it were reporting was not so sad. All of us grieve over the fact that such a respected, esteemed colleague has missed his first vote, and we wish him all the best. He certainly is in our thoughts and has our prayers at Bethesda Naval Hospital.”