Political Quotes

“But the thoughtful remarks that Senator Byrd give me on this very special day in my humble career in this institution are deeply appreciated by me, by my mother and father who are no longer with me, but they would be grateful, as will be my children when I have the privilege of showing them what the Senator has said. I remember the trips that we have been on. Senator Byrd took the first group of Senators to meet Gorbachev when he was elevated in the Soviet Union. But I suppose the trip I remember the most was an official trip that we took to Italy, and Senator Byrd took myself and one or two others down, and we saw the Roman forum. It was a hot day, and I remember we paused and he recounted the history of those ruins that stood there, and how so much of the origins of the Senate are derived from that particular chapter of history. I recall that Senator Byrd--he may not remember this--but he presented each of us with a Roman coin, an old one--I still have it-- and on it is printed two letters: S and C--Senatus consultum--which in those times, those coins would not be a factor unless it had ``SC,'' which indicated it is with the approval of the Roman Senate. Fascinating. Senatus consultum. Advise and consent. How well I remember.…”