Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 2158, introduced by my colleague and friend, the gentlelady from California, Ms. Linda Sanchez, would designate the facility of the United States Post Office located at 14901 Adelfa Drive in La Mirada, California, as the ``Wayne Grisham Post Office.'' This bill enjoys bipartisan support. In fact, every Member of the California delegation supports it, all 53. Mr. Speaker, it is fitting and proper that Wayne Grisham, a man who dedicated his life to public service, be recognized. Born in 1923, Mr. Grisham served as a fighter pilot in World War II and was shot down over Germany, earning a Purple Heart. After a successful career in real estate, Mr. Grisham was elected to the La Mirada City Council, where he served for 8 years. In 1978, he was elected to serve as a Member of this body, representing California's 33rd Congressional District. He served for two terms. In 1983, he was appointed by then President Reagan to serve as the director of the Peace Corps in Kenya. After his service in Kenya, Mr. Grisham was elected to the California State Assembly in 1984, where he served until 1998. Sadly, Mr. Speaker, on January of this year, Mr. Grisham died at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, his son, daughter, and five grandchildren. After his death, he was described by the distinguished chairman of the Rules Committee, Mr. Dreier--who Mr.…”