Political Quotes

“Thank you very much, Congressman Zoe Lofgren, the chair of the House Democrats of California, for calling us together in a Special Order to honor a truly great man. I want to associate myself with the remarks that have gone before and to say to Sam Farr: Thank you to you and to Shary for the love and affection and care that you gave not only to Don Edwards, but to Edie Wilkie, for such a long time. We all talked about how much we loved them. You were there for them all the time, and we are completely, entirely, in your debt. Thank you for the love that you gave them. Thank you again, Zoe Lofgren and the entire California delegation, for orchestrating this Special Order hour. Tonight, Mr. Speaker, we honor an august statesman who labored with dignity, led with integrity, and lived with courage, William Donlon-- otherwise known as ``Don Edwards''--who passed away last month at the age of 100. His life was a gift to the Nation. He protected our communities through his service as an FBI agent. He protected our country through his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He moved our country forward through his service as a U.S. Congressman. Service. Leadership. Patriotism. Don Edwards. Don reminded us that how we live our values matters; so he fought for fair pay, becoming the ``Father of the Equal Rights Amendment.'' He stood with the Freedom Riders at a time when they were written off as troublemakers and agitators.…”