Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Denver for yielding. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure and honor to rise today to welcome Representative Greg Lopez to Congress. I have every faith that Representative Lopez will serve the people of Colorado's Fourth District well, as he has a history of serving his country and his community. Immediately upon graduating from high school, Representative Lopez enlisted in the Air Force, serving honorably from 1983 to 1987. In 1992, at the age of 27, Representative Lopez successfully ran for mayor of Parker, Colorado, where he managed one of the fastest growing cities in America. As a matter of fact, in those years, I also represented part of Douglas County, Colorado, where Parker is located. It was the fastest growing county in America for 8 years in a row. Following his time as mayor, Representative Lopez not only owned and operated a small business selling medical supplies, but he also served in the Small Business Administration as the State director for Colorado from 2008 to 2014. Throughout his career, Representative Lopez has been blessed with his lovely wife, Lisa, as well as their two children, Michael and Christina. Mr. Speaker, I welcome Representative Greg Lopez to the United States House of Representatives not only as a friend but now as a colleague. {time} 1900 Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Lopez).”