Political Quotes

“I am honored to join my colleagues. I was fortunate to hear the ``deaness'' of our delegation speak earlier. I am not very good at farewells or good-byes. I am far better at hellos. We could never say goodbye to such an engaging, compassionate and caring individual, which is reflected in the legislation that he has put forward, reflected in the way that he has represented the people of Rhode Island, how he has engaged himself on this floor with individual Members, what he has done time and again, leading with his heart, but using that great brain power and strategy to get things done on behalf of people. I know it has been mentioned about our beloved colleague, John Lewis, and staging that sit-in here on the floor, but I believe that that is something that everyone who was serving here at the time will never forget. Again, it was his leadership, it was his compassion, and it was his heart. He is a man amongst men who demonstrates that daily. I love and respect him. I will miss him but not for long, because we will always be together. By now, I think just about the whole Congress is headed to Rhode Island for a drink at Clem's. I thank him so much for his service. I thank him so much for his commitment to the people of Rhode Island. The country is better off because David Cicilline has served and represented the people of Rhode Island here in the people's Chamber. General Leave”