Russ Feingold: “I think I speak for myself, as well as for the senior Senator, Mr. Kohl. We are the two Senators who have worked with…”

“I think I speak for myself, as well as for the senior Senator, Mr. Kohl. We are the two Senators who have worked with Tommy Thompson throughout the 14 years he has been the Governor of our State. No one in the long history of our great State has served as Governor longer, and he is a very popular Governor. For me, I marvel at him. I used to listen to older legislators talk about having known a person for many years and worked with them for many years. I am getting there with this one. I started working with Governor Thompson, then State representative Tommy Thompson, when I was in my twenties. Now 18 years later, I can tell you it has been an excellent relationship. Our roles have changed over the years, but consistently I have found it a pleasure to work with Governor Thompson, and I think you will find it the same when he becomes Secretary.”