Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Vermont for her words as we close this up. As is so often true in this Chamber, we heard lots of words, and I think they were powerful words, honoring those who protected us and honoring the truth, but what can we do? What is the action? What can we actually do? Under the law passed a few years ago, Congress is required to produce a plaque to honor those officers who sacrificed so much on that fateful day 4 years and 17 days ago. I have a little photograph of it here. The plaque reads: ``On behalf of a grateful Congress, this plaque honors the extraordinary individuals who bravely protected and defended this symbol of democracy on January 6, 2021. Their heroism will never be forgotten.'' You can only look at the photo of the plaque because the plaque has never been put up, as required by law, in the Capitol of the United States. It is a little curious. We say, ``Their heroism will never be forgotten,'' yet the plaque, as required by law, is not yet displayed in the Capitol of the United States. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. ____________________”