Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to deliver my final floor speech as a member of the United States House of Representatives. For 26 years, it has been the privilege of my lifetime to serve my incredible constituents in California's 12th Congressional district. I'd like to first and foremost thank my staff and all the members Team Lee that have worked tirelessly to serve our district and help us achieve so much. These are truly dedicated public servants, and their commitment has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on not only me, but on our district and country. As we say, once a member of Team Lee, always a member of Team Lee. I would also like to thank my family, who have stood beside me through all of the triumphs and challenges of the last 26 years. I could not have done it without them. As I look back on my time in Congress, I feel a sense of gratitude for the opportunity to not only serve my community, but to advance justice, equity, and peace throughout our country and the entire world. It is a gift to serve, and with that gift, we were able to: Save twenty-five million lives around the world from AIDS, through the bipartisan PEPFAR program--arguably the most successful foreign assistance program in American history. Fight back against endless war by securing bipartisan votes to repeal Authorizations to Use Military Force.…”