Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today during Hispanic Heritage Month. We know that millions and millions of Hispanics for generations have made so many contributions to our country in every way of life. Today, I want to recognize the distinguished career of Coach Tom Flores, a trailblazer in the Latino community in the sport of professional football. A son of immigrants from Mexico, a native of my hometown, Fresno, California, Coach Flores was a gifted high school and collegiate athlete and later made an indelible mark on professional football. Playing for the Oakland Raiders' silver and black, Flores became the first Hispanic starting quarterback in the NFL. But his success didn't stop there. After ending his playing career, he went on to Super Bowl XI as an assistant coach for the Raiders. Whether they be the Oakland Raiders, the Los Angeles Raiders, or now the Las Vegas Raiders, we all know the silver and black, with a great deal of pride. Four years later, he led the team to victory as a head coach, becoming the first Hispanic head coach to win a Super Bowl. He did it twice. To this day, he is only one of two people in history to win multiple Super Bowls as a player, an assistant coach, and a head coach. Despite his success, he never forgot where he came from. That is Tom. We hope and pray the third time is a charm and that he will be inducted into the NFL's Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.…”