Political Quotes

“It is with great official pride and personal pride, but some sadness, that I rise to honor the dedicated service of two departing members of the Speaker's staff: my deputy chief of staff, Diane Dewhirst; and my senior policy advisor, Patti Ross. Diane Dewhirst is a pillar of the Speaker's office and of our caucus. Indeed, there are few Members who do not know Diane, and even fewer who are unfamiliar with her skills and her contributions. Diane has dedicated decades to Democratic politics, ever since, as a college student, she borrowed her father's red Buick Skylark to drive across Illinois to campaign for the legendary Congressman Abner Mikva. And she has remained in the political arena ever since; working in the DNC and DSCC; holding positions in the Clinton administration in not one, but six agencies; serving in Senator George Mitchell's office; and then serving as a key member of my office when I was leader and now Speaker. Her interest in politics sprang from her commitment to the values of our country and her patriotic spirit. She has a trusted voice, bringing extensive experience, sound judgment, and remarkable institutional knowledge to our legislative work. I know that she takes great pride in our work for women and families, particularly in what is my proudest official moment as Speaker: The passage of the Affordable Care Act, which has delivered quality healthcare to millions of Americans.…”