Political Quotes

“Thank you so much. And I thank the gentleman for arranging this for us. And I also rise to commemorate the 34 years of Jay Pierson's career as a member of the Republican cloakroom, the Republican floor staff, the Speaker's Office. He's held many positions. But the 113th Congress, Mr. Speaker, will suffer due to his retirement, and Members on both sides of the aisle will certainly feel his absence. By the time I came to the U.S. House of Representatives, Jay was already a seasoned veteran of the archaic world of House parliamentary procedures. To this day, never far from Jay's side is his Jefferson's Manual of Rules, with its well-marked pages and notes written in the margins. His historical expertise and institutional knowledge will not easily be replicated. Precious few know this House better, and what we are losing is substantial. But Jay is far more than just a fountain of institutional knowledge; he is a familiar and comforting figure here on the floor, even though many of us still don't recognize him without his iconic mustache. I still see it in his face, John Bolton style. But Jay is renowned for his personable nature, for his grace, for his patience, for his helpful nature. Jay's energy and vitality are hard to match, as is his deep love of classical music that is always coming from his office. I consider myself incredibly fortunate for having had the privilege of working with Jay Pierson over these many years.…”