"During my 30 years in the Senate, I had the privilege of serving with a number of outstanding public servants, but it is hard to think of anyone who served the Senate with as much honor, integrity and character as you."
Senator Bob Dole
Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader
Upon Sen. Hatfield being named Portland's First Citizen (2002)
"You should be extremely proud of your 30 years in the U.S. Senate where you were a superb legislator and highly respected by your colleagues, both Republican and Democrat. I am deeply grateful for our warm personal friendship and thank you for your many kindnesses."
President Gerald R. Ford
39th President of the United States of America
Upon Sen. Hatfield being named Portland's First Citizen (2002)
"We respect you, we admire you...we miss you and yes, we love you."
President George H.W. Bush
41st President of the United States of America
Upon Sen. Hatfield being named Portland's First Citizen (2002)
"(Hatfield) has served with distinction in the United States Senate and has lived his convictions as well as any person I have every known in public life."
President Bill Clinton
42nd President of the United States of America
Remarks at the retirement dinner for Sen. Mark Hatfield (1996)
"(Hatfield) embodies the humanitarian spirit that we all need a little more of in America and that gives public service its meaning and makes it worth the vicissitudes of public life."
President Bill Clinton
42nd President of the United States of America
Remarks at the retirement dinner for Sen. Mark Hatfield (1996)
"My ten years working for Senator Mark Hatfield were instrumental in shaping me as an adult. I constantly remember his smile, the dignity in which he carried himself, the humanity in which interacted with everyone on a daily basis, the remarkable patience in which he dealt with his youthful staff and his steadfast convictions on key issues of the day are among my fondest memories. Much of who I am today was formed by the opportunity to be mentored by Senator Hatfield and I am extremely grateful for the experience."
Jeffrey Boothe
Holland & Knight, Partner
When I was in high school, Mr. Hatfield came to speak to us. This was a journalism class, no politics involved. But I was so impressed that a politician would speak to high school kids, that from then on he was my hero. I thought it was so great of him to talk to us. I will really miss him.
- Mary Wallis
