Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman from Georgia. Someone has said that Congress is a place where, when someone gets up to speak, no one listens, but then everyone disagrees. Well, there was one person that had to listen, had to listen the entire time, and that was Jay Pierson. He was selected by three different speakers--Speaker Gingrich, Speaker Hastert, and Speaker Boehner--to have what was really an awesome obligation. He is truly a man behind the scenes. {time} 1950 As chairman and ranking member of the Financial Services Committee for the last 8 years, we have brought many pieces of important legislation to the floor during the financial meltdown, during the flash crash, during other times of financial stress. Our committee is known for working in a bipartisan way. But that doesn't work all the time. And when I show up and ask for his advice, Jay often says, The Financial Services Committee is bringing a bill. Things are fixing to get messy. Let me say this. Jay, because you were here, things didn't get as messy as they otherwise would. I, along with every Member of this body, have relied on you for your advice and your guidance; and I, too, along with every other Member, consider you not only a professional, but a friend. So thank you for your 34 years of wonderful service.”