Political Quotes

“I am proud to pay tribute to David McLean Walters, our former ambassador to the Vatican as he celebrates his 85th birthday. As an ambassador, Mr. Walters served our country, but as patriarch of Miami Children's Hospital, he has impacted our Nation's future. Ambassador Walter's vision of creating a facility that provides top pediatric care for the children of south Florida has blossomed and become a reality through his tireless efforts over the past 30 years. The tragic loss of the ambassador's granddaughter to leukemia served as his impetus for expanding a small local hospital. But what began as a humble idea has developed into one of the top children's medical facilities in the country, earning the title 'Pinnacle of Pediatrics.' Today, Miami Children's Hospital diagnoses and treats thousands of suffering children, providing them with the best possible care. Ambassador Walters' accomplishments have assured a brighter future for our children, and, indeed, our Nation.”