Political Quotes

“Understanding the rules of the House, nonetheless I would like to say how honored we all are that our special guests, led by Eliseo Medina, are here as part of the Fast for Families. I want to join the distinguished former chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen, and say that I, too, visited the Fast for Families. I fast for immigration and wear the button. I am so proud that our House of Representatives showed its respect to the strength of the message of our guests here today because immigration is about America. It is who we are by and large, a Nation of immigrants. It is the constant reinvigoration of our country. Every person who comes here with his or her hopes, dreams, and aspirations for a better future; optimism for the future, the courage to come, to work hard, to play by the rules--that invigorates America. The tradition of family and community and the rest, every immigrant who comes with those values and those goals makes America more American. I also rise, Mr. Speaker, to talk about a place where immigration and health come together, and I thank President Obama for lifting the travel ban on those infected with HIV. It had been my original intent to seek recognition to talk about World AIDS Day, which we observed yesterday, but I wanted to pay my respect to those who are fasting for immigration. Our work on HIV-AIDS has been a product of bipartisan cooperation in this Congress over a long period of time.…”