Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, in the years I have known and been a Member of this body, Ron Dellums' name stands out as a giant, in my opinion. There have been a lot of misunderstandings among our colleagues about this gentleman, especially over the positions that he has taken on questions of national security and our defense posture. If there was ever someone that I have always respected for what he has advocated so strongly over the years, Ron Dellums was not against our defense, but he was against corruption and the idea that you can buy a little bolt or a little nut that is worth only about 50 cents in a hardware store and is sold among the defense industry for $150. That is the kind of thing that Ron Dellums stood for. I do not think there has ever been a Member that I have known who, when he stands up and makes his statement or gives a speech in this body, he speaks with such great passion and such a tremendous amount of understanding and knowledge on whatever issue he takes up. I have never known a gentleman that could speak with great eloquence without even the use of notes or anything such as Ron Dellums.”