Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman, the distinguished leader, for yielding, and express to him on behalf of all Members of the House of Representatives, indeed, the Congress, the condolences that we all feel. We extend them to you on Paula's passing. As the leader has said, we all were aware of her brilliance and her effectiveness when the leader was chairman of the Education and Workforce Committee. Mr. Miller, that is why he is presiding in the chair, became a fan of Paula, as did John Lawrence, her counterpart, as well. This is a very special person, a devoted conservative as the leader has said. She loved Ronald Reagan and John Paul, II. She had a strong perspective, was very innovative in her orientation in terms of solutions and had a beautiful, beautiful smile. It is with great sadness that all of us received the news of her passing. And, to her mother, I say, we were shocked by it, in a state of disbelief, and especially for someone so vibrant, so full of life, with this brilliant intellect again, and this strong personality to leave us so young. She left us, but she has made her mark. She is a person we will never forget because of her leadership skills and because of her friendship. So it is with great respect, admiration, sadness, and affection that I extend to Paula's family the sympathy and condolences of the Congress as I join the distinguished leader in doing so. I extend those condolences to you, Mr.…”