Political Quotes

“at the end of each Congress the Senate has a custom of taking a moment to express our appreciation to those members who will be returning home when the gavel brings the current session to a close. This tradition provides us with an opportunity to acknowledge each Senator's efforts and take note of the difference they have made both back home and here in Washington, DC. One Senator I know I will miss in the months to come is Senator Richard Lugar. He has had a great influence on my service here in the Senate. During his six terms of service in the Senate, I know I'm not the only one who learned a great deal from him about how to be the kind of legislator that gets results. I was fortunate to have had someone like Senator Lugar reach out to serve as a mentor to me. When I first arrived, my experience in the Wyoming State Legislature had taught me to enter the legislative battles slowly, taking the time to learn from the seasoned veterans how to be an effective advocate for my home State and the people back home. Senator Lugar proved to be a good choice for me to observe as I tried to pick up on his way of doing things on the floor and in his Committee. I soon learned that Senator Lugar had a style all his own. His demeanor of being quiet and calm in his dealings with other members and the thoughtful presentations he made on the Senate floor made it clear that he always had a strategy in mind as we took up those issues that meant a great deal to him.…”