Political Quotes

“I rise in support of H.R. 2303, the History of the House Awareness and Preservation Act, and wish to take a moment of the Senate to congratulate the author of this legislation, the Honorable John B. Larson of the First Congressional District of Connecticut. John has proven himself to be a skilled legislator and an articulate and creative advocate for the people of his district, the State of Connecticut, and indeed the entire Nation. For twelve years John served with distinction in the Connecticut State Senate, serving as President Pro Tempore for eight years. It is altogether fitting that this initiative is John's first legislative accomplishment. As a former high school teacher, John is in a unique position to understand the significance and importance of recording the deliberations and history of the House for the benefit of future generations. As a newly elected member of the House of Representatives, John arrived in Washington at a time when it appeared that partisanship and acrimony would be the order of the day. True to his reverence for our system of government, and his respect and admiration for the institution he now serves in, John initiated this idea in response to calls for a return to civility in the House of Representatives.”