Political Quotes

“Chris Bohjalian is one of the treasures of Vermont, as well as being a gifted writer. We Vermonters are fortunate to be able to read his weekly column. They almost always deal with some aspect of life in the State he and I share. Marcelle and I were especially touched by his column on Christmas Day about Pastor David Wood, of the United Church of Lincoln, VT. So many of us go to church on Christmas Day, shake hands with those officiating at the service and thank them for what they have done, and then go home to be with our families. What Chris has done is talk about the Herculean tasks of Pastor David Wood. It reminds us that those who give us spiritual guidance and consolation do far more than what we see on holidays and holy days. I would ask unanimous consent that Chris Bohjalian's column about the extraordinary David Wood be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: [From the Burlington Free Press] Idyll Banter: Burning the Christmas Candle at Both Ends (By Chris Bohjalian) Look, I know Santa just pulled an all-nighter, flew through serious turbulence over Iceland, and had to put up with--yet again--Prancer's ``attitude'' that no one has yet to write a song about him.…”