Political Quotes

“I rise with great pride to pay tribute to a very distinguished American and a longtime member of the congressional staff, John Lawrence. In fact, he has served the Congress for 38 years as a member of the staff--30 years of it for George Miller and 8 years as my assistant in the leadership office. I'm happy to pay tribute to him. I'm sad because John will be--and I don't know if the word is retiring--but he will be leaving service in the Capitol. He has always been a great proponent of science, technology, and innovation. As he concludes his service to the House, it is only fitting to cite the words of Alfred Lord Tennyson as inscribed on the walls of the House Science and Technology Committee: For I dipped into the future, far as human eye can see, saw the vision of the world, and all the wonder that would be. Over his nearly four decades serving the Congress, John has always kept his sights and his vision firmly on the future. He believed and he knew that the future is about investing in our children, supporting working families, and strengthening the middle class. He knew that the future is about protecting our environment and preserving our planet for generations to come. John knew that the future of the House is strengthened by fellow staff members working in a bipartisan way.…”