Political Quotes

“I want to join with those who have come to this floor today to express, first and foremost, the heartfelt feelings that all of us on the committee have for the extraordinary leadership on this committee, exemplified by the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Stump) and the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Skelton). Truly in this hour of need for our country and throughout their service on this committee, they have always put America first. The help that I have received in putting forward legislation from people like the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Weldon) and the gentleman from California (Mr. Hunter) and working with the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Taylor) and the gentleman from Hawaii (Mr. Abercrombie), makes this committee, makes this Chamber, especially during this hour of crisis, that much more significant, that much more important. To see the debate that just transpired between two colleagues lets the American people know how strong and firm and committed we remain.”