Political Quotes

“it is with sadness and grief that I rise in this Chamber today. Herb Bateman was a long-time friend, and someone I enjoyed working with. We began working together when he was in the State Senate and I was in the House of Delegates in the General Assembly of Virginia. I also had the occasion to work with him in the practice of law. Herb was a talented, thoughtful person who believed that the public's business should be conducted in an open and an objective forum with dignity and respect, both for the process and the individuals participating in it. He was a thoughtful and articulate man who presented his views with eloquence in a logical, persuasive, and convincing way. But he was not only a knowledgeable and effective advocate, he loved his family and was generous and firm in his support. He and his wife, Laura, were an entertaining and engaging couple. They were great companions and loved to travel and played golf. They were both genteel and understanding in their friendship and in their willingness to support and help others in times of adversity. Herb Bateman was a man of character and stature who earned our respect and left a record of hard work and accomplishment. He will be missed by his friends, but he will also be missed by his community, his State, and his Nation. Herb was a man of ideas and vision.”