Political Quotes

“Madam President, over the last year I have learned a lot about the magic of human life--from conception to growth in the mother's womb, to childbirth, to newborn development. This wasn't a part of my legislative work or my public duties. My newfound knowledge didn't come from a course of study reading scientific journals or consulting with medical experts; instead, like many parents, I learned through experience the blessings of my first child. My wife Anna gave birth to our very own little angel Gabriel almost 5 months ago. Since then, Gabriel has joined me on this very floor, at this very desk. Many of you have met our little man and happily agree that he appears to take after his mother. Gabriel has been a part of our family from the beginning, long before he was born. I remember when Anna and I first discovered she was pregnant. We were so excited, yet like so many new parents, also apprehensive for his health and safety. Then 1 year ago this week, we had our first appointment with the OB-GYN in Russellville. We couldn't believe it when we heard his little heartbeat on the ultrasound at barely 9 weeks. Anna recalls that she almost started crying, though I don't recall an ``almost'' for either one of us. Just 4 weeks later, as the first trimester concluded, we got one of those perfect ultrasound shots. We saw Gabriel in profile lying on his back, hands near his face, feet and legs kicked up in the air.…”