Political Quotes

“I urge all Senators to seek an opportunity, if they so desire, to address this very important nomination not just to the executive branch but, indeed, the Nation and, indeed, the world. All eyes are on this nominating process and this extraordinary candidate who stepped forward to offer his services and the wisdom of our President in finding, selecting, and convincing this outstanding American to, once again, serve the Nation--and, indeed, I think the whole world--in this important post. I want to acknowledge the fact that yesterday, with the strong support of the distinguished ranking member, Senator Levin, the Armed Services Committee, in I believe a very commendable way and a very thorough way, held extensive hearings on Dr. Gates, with probably close to 60 hours in public and another close to 2 hours or less maybe in executive session. We thoroughly examined and cross-examined this nominee. He exhibited those extraordinary qualities that he has had throughout his public life--candor, patience, clear and concise answers, no equivocation, no effort to dodge any response which he felt would contribute to the Record. I commend this distinguished nominee.”