Political Quotes

“on November 6, millions of Americans, including thousands of Vermonters, headed to the polls to cast their votes in these midterm elections. Back home, Vermonters reelected our governor, Governor Phil Scott, a Republican, to another term in office. They also returned Democratic majorities to the State house and senate. I was moved by the remarks delivered by Governor Scott on election night. Of the elections, he said, ``Vermonters are saying they want us to work for them, not against each other. They are saying we need to listen to one another and prove to the rest of the nation that in Vermont we can and will rise above partisan politics.'' I have spoken in Vermont about Governor Scott's speech. I believe his remarks show how we work together in Vermont and how we should work together in Washington. I am proud of the challenge put forth by Governor Scott. I know that, in Vermont, it is a challenge we can meet. The book will soon close on the 115th Congress, one in which one party controlled majorities in both the House and Senate and the White House. The book will open on the 116th Congress, where I hope we can move forward with the bipartisan spirit that Governor Scott challenged us all to adopt in his remarks on election night. As it has throughout our Nation's history, Vermont is leading by example. It is an example I implore every Senator to follow. Let's focus on what unites us, rather than promote greater division between us.…”