Political Quotes

“This certainly is a great tribute to a great man. Of course, it is with a heavy heart that we stand here this evening on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, which, as you know, we have all stood with Dave on this floor many, many times. This evening, we come together to recognize his life, his legacy, and what Dave Hobson really meant to this institution. Serving alongside Dave Hobson on the Appropriations Committee, I saw firsthand that he was a hard worker. He was a problem solver, but more than that, we developed a friendship that we maintained even after he retired from Congress. Dave showed everyone the best of Ohio, but his service was not only to his State but also to this Nation. That dedication will touch generations, in my opinion, for many years to come. I have fond memories of serving with Dave on the Appropriations Committee. As a new member, I was on the subcommittee that he chaired. That was the Military Construction Subcommittee of Appropriations. While Dave was the chairman and while he led the committee, as a new member I got to serve as his vice chair. Of course, that doesn't mean a whole lot because Dave called the shots, as you know Dave. He, of course, obviously, valued my input as he did everyone on the Committee. During our time at MILCON there on the Appropriations Committee, I think we did a lot of good things for the soldiers around the world. I had a chance to meet with a lot of soldiers during that time.…”