Political Quotes

“I mark a quarter of a century of service beginning this week in which I have been privileged to serve the people of Virginia and the people of the United States in this venerable institution. I just draw on some of my own experience, particularly as it relates to the Committee on Armed Services. Currently, the distinguished Senator from Michigan, my very good friend, Mr. Levin, remains as chairman of the committee. We are actively carrying forward the work of the committee irrespective of some of the difficulties we are facing on the floor as it relates to other matters. But that is the way Chairman Levin and I have operated through our years since we came together. Both of us mark a quarter of a century of service beginning this week in the Senate. I am very respectful of the distinguished majority leader, Senator Frist, Senator Daschle, and the respective whips in their efforts to try to negotiate a resolution to this unique situation--unique in some respects but in other respects I feel that elections are held in America and the results are announced to the people of our Nation.”