Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Cathy McMorris Rodgers for her 20 years of public service in the U.S. House of Representatives. Not only is Cathy the first woman Congress Member in history to give birth three times while in office, she is also the first woman in history to become chairwoman of the powerful and influential Energy and Commerce Committee. In addition, Cathy served 6 years in leadership as the Republican Conference Chair. Cathy and her husband, Brian, and their three children attended the same D.C. church that Joe and I attended. I remember going out to lunch after church with them and having fun throwing snowballs with their kids. I will always remember Cathy giving Bibles to every member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, inviting me and others to Bible studies, and walking around the U.S. Capitol after votes praying with other Congress Members. Mr. Speaker, Cathy has made a difference in this world and in the people she has touched. May God continue to bless her and her family. She will be missed. Recognizing Lou Hrkman”