Political Quotes

“I simply would like to say after this extended debate, not only over the period of the last 2 days but over the period of the last year, and for that matter several Congresses, that it is wonderful to have at least this phase of it completed. This very important element in the reform of our country's legal system would not have been completed with this degree of success without the help of both many Members and a significant number of staff. When one names names, one runs the risk of leaving out many people who deserve credit, but particular credit from my perspective belongs to Lance Bultena of the Commerce Committee staff, and my own Jeanne Bumpus and Trent Erickson. Together they have put in so many hours on this subject that it cannot possibly be measured, and have done a wonderful job in educating and advising me. For Senator Rockefeller, Jim Gottlieb, a magnificent and skilled attorney, and Ellen Doneski have provided similar services. All of my cosponsors I wish to thank. All those who voted with me, I wish to thank. Most particularly, however, is the Senator from West Virginia [Mr. Rockefeller]. We have come to be close personal friends during the course of the many years that we have worked together on this subject. He is a wonderful, thoughtful, and hard-working individual. In this connection, he is a courageous individual with the willingness to take on a majority of his own party and his own President.”