Political Quotes

“with complete humility, may I ask to be associated with the remarks of the distinguished Senator from West Virginia on behalf of our colleague. I have had the privilege of serving both with the Senator from West Virginia and the Senator from Alaska. This is my 22nd or 23rd year, I think. I have lost count. But in those years, I have come to so respect both Senators. As we look at life in the Senate, there are no moments that are more cherished, no more well deserved than when a colleague rises at his or her own initiative to speak from the heart, as our distinguished Senator from West Virginia has done. He evoked the great quote from the Bible about the prophet without honor. But I would say to my friend from West Virginia, I have never thought of Senator Stevens--until this moment--as being a prophet, but I have always thought of him with honor. Although we are from the same side of the aisle, we have had very strong and vigorous debate in dissent, but I have never left the Chamber with less than the feeling that it has been a fair fight, and an honest fight, having even greater respect for our distinguished colleague. How richly he deserves this honor. Like you, I say to the Senator, I only wish I could be there. But we will be there in spirit. I thank my colleagues.”