Political Quotes

“I rise, as I try to do on a regular basis, to honor another one of our great Federal employees. I know in the great Empire State of New York there are literally thousands of folks who oftentimes work anonymously to make sure, day in and day out, our Federal Government functions. This is a recognition I took over from our colleague, Senator Ted Kaufman, after he served in the Senate, and I am proud to continue this tradition where, on a regular basis, we come forward and honor one of those Federal employees who contributes to making our Nation safer, making our Nation more efficient, allowing many of us in America to enjoy the benefits of our country, oftentimes, again, without a lot of recognition. The individual I am recognizing is Robert Harris, who is the Deputy Legal Advisor at the U.S. State Department. Mr. Harris has played a critical role in advancing American foreign policy around the world. He has served as the lead negotiator on several important bilateral and multilateral agreements on antiterrorism, extradition, and global environmental protection. He also provides advice on issues ranging from treaties to law enforcement and intelligence. But it is Mr. Harris's work to advance human rights around the world that sets him apart.…”