Political Quotes

“I come to the floor to pay tribute to an American hero, a great Senator, an amazing man, and a dear friend, Senator Danny Inouye. Senator Inouye dedicated his life to public service, and through his hard and faithful work, he has left his Nation and the State that he loved so dearly far better in so many ways. We will all hear a lot in the days ahead about the barriers Danny broke down during the course of his life. We will hear about his service in times of war and in peace, about his heroism, about his love for his family and State and country. We will hear about the admiration and respect he earned from so many of us here in the Senate, on both sides of the aisle, over the course of a long and very historic career. What I want to focus on for a minute today is the Danny Inouye who has been there for me as friend and mentor for the past 20 years, who has been a shining light in this Chamber and has set an example for all of us who measure our work not simply in words but in actions. Senator Inouye was certainly not the loudest Member of this Chamber. He was certainly not the most verbose. He was not a Senator who spent his time making long-winded speeches. But through his quiet resolve, his understated strength, and his commitment to do the right thing no matter what, he was able to accomplish so much. Senator Inouye led the Appropriations Committee through difficult times with grace and incredible effectiveness.…”