Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute and honor to an individual who made a difference, Damon Nelson. When I think of Damon I think of the quintessential staff person, and I think of three words: duty, honor, and country. Like a lot of us who grew up in the San Joaquin Valley, he was always in touch with his roots. Damon was a person who obviously loved our country and dedicated his entire career to serving, first in the American military in the Air Force, and then later coming to our Nation's Capitol to try to make a difference. He was a problem solver. He understood that oftentimes cooler heads prevail in bringing people together and that the efforts to bring the art of the political compromise ultimately served the people not only of our valley, but the people of our Nation. He will sorely be missed in terms of his contributions, and we wish him and his family Godspeed during this time of mourning. We thank him for his service to our country. 40th Anniversary of Marjaree Mason's Passing”