Political Quotes

“Today, we in Congress have the honor of recognizing an outstanding leader and an esteemed colleague, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur. We have the esteemed honor of recognizing Marcy Kaptur as she becomes the longest serving woman in the history of the House of Representatives. And it is not just about the longevity of her service, but the quality of her leadership in the House of Representatives in so many ways. It is fitting that we should recognize her outstanding leadership during Women's History Month. Thank you for giving us the privilege of doing that. I know that the people of Ohio and our colleagues from Ohio here take great pride in their association with Marcy Kaptur, as with the rest of us, and are honored to call her ``colleague.'' She has left her mark in so many ways. She is the first woman ever to be assigned to serve on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. In addition to protecting the American people, honoring our first responsibility to protect and defend, she is the champion for the World War II Memorial and a determined defender of all who served there and their legacy. Thank you, Marcy Kaptur, for that. Marcy Kaptur has taken great pride, serving as a constant, unwavering voice for the American heartland in the U.S. Congress. Her faith is important to her: her faith in God, her faith in her community, and her faith in our country.…”