Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I come to the floor to remember my good friend and our late colleague Representative Walter Jones. Walter Jones was someone who deeply cared about this institution and the constitutional principles that undergird our service. He was a respected member of the Armed Services Committee, where he was a passionate advocate for military families and against endless, senseless wars that seem, too often, to have a small percentage of Americans bear a disproportionate burden for the decisions that are made by this body and others. Walter was a deeply caring individual. He was an encourager. When he saw Members on the floor, regardless of your seniority or your status within the institution, he referred to everyone as ``chairman.'' He thought that was a distinction that should be shared and one he used to revere those with whom he served in this body. He had friends on the right, on the left, and in the middle, because Walter treated everyone with respect and was the ultimate southern gentleman. I will miss his friendship, his guidance, his mentorship, and this institution and this country will miss the principle with which Walter Jones served our great Nation. ____________________”