Ken Calvert: “I thank you, Mr. Rohrabacher, and I look forward to serving with you for a long time in the future. God bless. Elton…”

“I thank you, Mr. Rohrabacher, and I look forward to serving with you for a long time in the future. God bless. Elton Gallegly was brought up, and I'd like to say something about Elton. Elton and I are close friends. We've spent a lot of time together in the automobile going back and forth to the airport. I don't know what I'm going to do now that Elton is retiring. Elton is a person who is universally admired for his fighting spirit and tenacity. He is someone who will fight to the end for the things that he believes in. I've had the honor of working with Congressman Gallegly on a number of issues, including E-Verify, invasive species issues, and regional water projects. Congressman Gallegly holds the distinction as the only Member of Congress, by the way--and this is an important thing if you're a Member--who can get from the Capitol to Dulles Airport in 30 minutes or less. I think he holds the record. From the start, Congressman Gallegly has been a leader on immigration issues, most recently as the chairman of the Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. He understands the nuances of our legal immigration system and the vital importance of secure borders, especially as it relates to his role as vice chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee.…”