Political Quotes

“Over the last 5\1/2\ years, I have spoken here on the House floor more times than I can count, but this will be my last. I am retiring from Congress and joining the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, a position my father held for 40 years, where he did so much good for so many people. Few people have the privilege to serve their community and their country in the United States Congress. I am honored by the trust my constituents invested in me to represent them. I have been humbled by the experience and continue to be in awe of the time I have spent as both a witness and participant to history. Washington can be a difficult place, but I have managed to make incredible friends here with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, from my good friend, Congressman Ted Poe, my co-chair on the PORTS Caucus; to David Cicilline, my best friend, my inspiration for the issues that he addresses each and every day; and to Louie Gohmert, my co-chair for the National Prayer Breakfast. I want to thank Leader Pelosi for her example and for the strength she instills in all of us in the Democratic Caucus. I am eager to get back to work in Los Angeles, but I will be sorry to say goodbye to all of you. I have appreciated your support, your friendship, your dedication to your constituents, and to this great country, and I will forever be grateful to have known you. ____________________”