Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative Engel and Chairman Royce for their leadership. Like my colleague, who just spoke, over the last 4 years, I have been privileged to help represent the United States at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. Mr. Speaker, I would like to borrow a line from a very well-known poet who said, ``No man is an island,'' recognizing that human beings do not thrive when isolated from others, a concept that is recognized by all religions. This is more true than ever as our world becomes increasingly dangerous. And, more than ever, the United States of America needs friends to stand strong and stand up for our mutual democratic values. So, Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this bipartisan resolution, committing the United States to NATO article 5 collective defense.”