Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight in recognition of Mitchell Kaplan, a gentleman who has contributed so much to our south Florida community. Born in Miami, Mitch began his career as a high school English teacher. He went on to open Books & Books, an extraordinary bookstore located in my congressional district that has now expanded throughout south Florida and even the Cayman Islands. As time passed, Mitch organized many community events and local book fairs, growing larger and larger by the year. Miami Dade College President Eduardo Padron worked with Mitch to create the Miami Book Fair International, a world-renowned book fair that is taking place right now in my congressional district in downtown Miami. Mr. Speaker, Mitch Kaplan is an inspiration to Floridians and for people across the Nation. Thank you, Mitch, for your tireless work and dedication to all of us book lovers everywhere. ____________________”