Political Quotes

“today our President, President Bush, spoke so eloquently upon learning of Justice O'Connor's desire to step down and spend more time with her husband. I think that is such a beautiful and warm way to send a message all across America. I say, with a deep sense of humility, I consider her a friend. I am privileged to know her. I know her husband. He loves the outdoors. He loves the golf game. They are a wonderful couple who have inspired America. It is interesting, I also heard, this morning, another broadcast in which a retired Federal circuit court judge--an individual well known to the Senate, well known to America--in commenting upon this retirement, did so in a way that left me troubled. That is what brings me to the floor. I am not sure he paid the respect this great Justice is owed. I will let people who desire to look at his remarks. But then he said, in so many words--and used the word--that the Senate advice and consent process today is ``corrupt.'' That moved me to the point where I felt compelled to speak out today. What a privilege it has been for me, on behalf of Virginia, to stand on this floor for 27 years and to participate in debates and vote for the best interests of our Nation and the Commonwealth of Virginia. As I look at Justice O'Connor's record, it exemplifies to me a quotation from Shakespeare that I have always tried to follow: Unto thine own self always be true.…”