Political Quotes

“I am so glad to have the chance to be here today to recognize Senator Johnny Isakson. He is a dedicated public servant to the people of Georgia and is a dear friend of mine here in the Senate. I am pretty sure every single person here in the U.S. Senate building would say the same. I have had the good fortune to have been office neighbors with Senator Isakson for several years now, and like any good neighbor, Senator Isakson has made it very clear that his door is always open whenever I need someone to help work out a problem, to swap stories, or to just share a laugh. Over the years, in working together and in walking together to the Senate floor, we have managed to take a lot of steps to help the families and the veterans back in our States and across the country. I remember back when Senator Alexander and I were working to replace No Child Left Behind, and I kept telling him that early childhood education just had to be a part of this. After I pushed and pushed and pushed, Senator Alexander finally said to me: OK. Go talk with Johnny. If you two can work something out, I will accept it in the committee. I knew right then and there that we were in business because I knew Senator Isakson was someone who really cared about early childhood education and who also knew how to work with people across the aisle. He understands not everyone is going to have the same ideas, but he listens to other people.…”