Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember a former Member of this body who served the people of the First District of Arkansas, Mr. Marion Berry, who passed away over the weekend following a long illness. Congressman Berry was born in Stuttgart, Arkansas, and he grew up in the small Arkansas County town of Bayou Meto. The son of a rice farmer, Congressman Berry would work as a pharmacist and eventually in agriculture, which led to a career in public service caring for and advocating on behalf of those he worked around in the Arkansas Delta. Congressman Berry worked alongside President Clinton in the White House and would eventually run for office, serving seven terms in Washington representing the First District of Arkansas where he was a member of the Appropriations Committee. While his work in Washington was important to him, he worked tirelessly to draw attention to the people of the First District, especially those who lived in the delta. Congressman Berry will always be known for his political wit and wisdom but will be remembered and respected for the service he provided to his community, constituents, and country in the House of Representatives. Our delegation, our families, and so many across the State of Arkansas offer our condolences and prayers as we remember Congressman Berry and his family during this time of mourning and remembrance. Mr. Speaker, I ask for a moment of silence. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Bean of Florida).…”