Union Missourian

“A keen student of history, Blunt is very effective in his gentlemanly style... People listen when he speaks. What he says is thoughtful and meaningful... He is a man of high integrity.”

Congressional Quarterly

“...Roy Blunt's affable demeanor; listening skills, political savvy and willingness to work behind the scenes... lifted him into a key post...”

President George Bush

“He's a leader who knows how to raise his sights and lower his voice.”

Carthage Press 11/15/2003

“Thumbs up to U.S. Senators Kit Bond and Jim Talent and Congressman Roy Blunt for paying careful attention to the rural voices rising from their constituency and for remembering that individual who resides near the most remote back country crossroad is equally as important as the wealthiest bigwig in a high rise office in central St. Louis. In recent events they have demonstrated awareness of that reality with effective action.”

FoxNews.com June 14, 2004

“Roy Blunt has proven himself a political powerhouse," said National Republican Congressional Committee spokesman Chris Paulitz. "(He) has quickly become one of the most effective whips in recent memory. ”

FoxNews.Com June 14, 2004

“"He’s a great whip," said Republican Conference Chairwoman Deborah Pryce, noting that Blunt wins over members by knowing the needs of their districts, and plying them full of information about bills. "He’s used every method available," she said. ”

Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, FoxNews.com June 14, 2004

“(His) greatest asset as majority whip is that he understands the obligations of his colleagues," Emerson told Foxnews.com. "He has never asked me to put the party before my constituents on a close vote. I think that speaks to how seriously he views his duties as a member of Congress as well as a member of the House leadership. ”

Olan Payne, Letter to the Editor, Springfield News-Leader, January 21, 2004

“Contrary to the belief of some military retirees in the area, Rep. Roy Blunt was the chief negotiator for this legislation, and in fact was responsible for getting it through the House and obtaining the president's signature, even though the president had threatened to veto. ”

Gary Duncan, president and CEO of Freeman Health System, Pittsburg Morning Sun, December 1, 2003

“We appreciate Congressman Blunt's assistance in bringing better health resources to our community. ”

Fred Barnes, Fox News, The Beltway Boys, November 22, 2003

“And then there's whip Roy Blunt, who the Republican whip, who actually was the guy who bucked up the Republican leaders and got them not to give up (On Medicare). ”

Senator Jim Talent, Monett Times, November 12, 2003

“We are continuing to do everything we can to help Pierce City rebuild and recover from the tornadoes and storms," said Senator Talent, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. "The construction of a new armory will serve as an anchor for new jobs and economic growth in the area. I was pleased to work with Congressman Roy Blunt to deliver this funding. This success proves the power of teamwork. ”

Congressman John Boozman speaking about the new South Missouri Water Quality Office, Benton County Daily Record November 03, 2003

“I think that the model that Congressman Blunt has established will be a nationwide model. We’re going to be looking very closely at what they’ve done. ”

Jo Ann Emerson in The Hill Newspaper, October 7, 2003

“You can always trust him at his word”

The Hill, September 30, 2003

“Roy Blunt, the House majority whip, is one who knows what it takes to win. ”

Congressman Mike Pence, The Hill April 16, 2003

“Blunt and his whip team have been bloodied in battle and have proved they can generate hard votes. [The budget vote] … was an early test of his leadership as whip, and he passed with flying colors. A win is a win. ”

Congressional Quarterly Weekly, March 29, 2003

“Roy Blunt of Missouri moved from the back bench to the inner circle of Republican leaders in a span of just six years. ”

Congressman David L. Hobson (R-OH)

“As someone who has known Roy Blunt for several years, I can say without reservation that he has been a tremendous leader in Congress and a real champion for the American people. Roy has put his wealth of experience as an educator to good use and has emerged as a leader on issues from education and taxes to airline safety and business investment. Roy Blunt is someone you can rely on to be the voice of reason. ”

Rob Portman, R-Ohio --CQ Daily Monitor, April 9, 2002

“Hastert, DeLay, and other leaders praise Blunt's work with the Republican Conference, especially on issues where members can't agree. 'He'd be a great whip because he understands what it takes to get our entire group to go along with the leadership,' said Rob Portman, R-Ohio, who works closely with Blunt. 'You need a special sense of the conference to do this job and do it well. And he has it.' ”

Union Missourian, February 24, 2002

“A keen student of history, Blunt is very effective in his gentlemanly style—he doesn’t come on too strong and never appears weak. People listen when he speaks because what he says is thoughtful and meaningful. His government experience in Missouri prepared him well form the U.S. Congress. He is a man of high integrity. ”

Roll Call, January 21, 2002

“'I think Roy is one of the most effective people I've worked with in 25 years of legislative politics at the county, state and federal level,' said former Rep. Bill Paxon (R-NY). ”

Roll Call, January 21, 2002

“Blunt's relationships...have also benefitted from his close ties to President Bush. He was chosen as the liaison to the Bush campaign for the House Republicans...Blunt helped round up dozens of endorsements for Bush from the Republican Conference in 1999, solidifying Bush's status as the frontrunner for the GOP presidential nomination...Blunt is able to give valuable intelligence to administration officials on the mood of House Republicans while providing colleagues with a way to make sure their complaints reach the President's ears. ”

Business Week, December 24, 2001

“The early favorite to replace DeLay as chief GOP vote-counter and arm-twister:...Representative Roy Blunt (Mo.), an early and ardent supporter of Bush. During the 2000 campaign, the low-key Blunt served as Bush's liaison to House Republicans. His ascension would give the Prez a stronger voice on the Hill. ”