Political Quotes

“I seek recognition to join with my colleague, Senator Ford, our distinguished Ranking Member, to acknowledge the dedicated service of two public servants who will be leaving the Commission upon confirmation of their replacements. These two individuals, Joan D. Aikens and John Warren McGarry, have served as Commissioners of the Federal Election Commission for a total of 43 years. Senator Ford and I believe that their departure from the agency, after such distinguished service, should not go unnoticed. I have come to know and respect Commissioner Aikens and Commissioner McGarry first as a member of the Committee and now in my capacity as Chairman, and I can honestly report that these two individuals have served this agency, and their country, well. Commissioner Aikens is a native of Delaware County, Pennsylvania. She was appointed to her first term by President Ford and has served 23 years at the Commission. Mrs. Aikens is an ardent believer in the First Amendment and its importance in interpreting federal election law. Her qualities of fairness and impartiality will be missed by her colleagues in the election law community.”