Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I thank my friend from California for his remarks regarding Muftiah. I now yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern). Mr. McGOVERN. I want to thank my colleague from Colorado for yielding me the time. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of the rule for the America COMPETES Act, and more importantly, I also rise in strong support and to pay tribute to the staff director of the Rules Committee, Muftiah McCartin, as she finishes up her last week here in the House of Representatives and prepares to move on to a new phase in her life. Madam Speaker, Muftiah is an amazing woman. She has worked in this body for 34 years, first in the Office of the Parliamentarian, then for the Appropriations Committee, and finally on the Rules Committee. She leaves as the top staffer on the Rules Committee, someone who not only made the trains run on time, but also someone who definitely worked through the dicey political and policy issues that the Rules Committee is required to work through. Muftiah will be missed here in the House, but I can honestly say this body is better because of her hard work over the past 34 years. Over that time she has shown dedication and passion for this institution. Whether it was advising the presiding officer as parliamentarian, or working for Congressman Obey and Chairwoman Slaughter, Muftiah excelled at her job and helped us do our jobs better. But what we will miss most is the way Muftiah brings everyone together.…”