Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Senator Ben Sasse for becoming the new president of the University of Florida. Florida's flagship university came from humble beginnings. Being one of the original two State universities, UF was created through the Land Grant Act of 1862 and the Florida State legislature, combining four existing institutions in Lake City, Gainesville, Bartow, and St. Pete to establish the University of the State of Florida. Now, UF is the gem in the crown that is our State's university system and the fifth-ranked public university in the Nation. Ben Sasse himself also comes from humble beginnings. He is the son of a teacher and football coach who grew up in Plainview, Nebraska. He worked hard in his youth, earning degrees from Harvard, St. John's College, and Yale. Ben led a successful private sector career, then went on to become one of the youngest college presidents at Midland University back in his hometown, saving that institution from insolvency. Answering the call for public service, Ben ran and won a seat in the United States Senate, serving his State and country for 7 years. Now, it is my pleasure to welcome him to the Gator Nation, a tight- knit community with worldwide reach. Ben, we look forward to yours and the university's continued success. As always, it is great to be a Florida Gator. Madam Speaker, may I inquire of the time remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from Florida has 7 minutes remaining. Honoring Don Quincey”