Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 33 sailors of the El Faro cargo ship which disappeared Thursday, October 1, during Hurricane Joaquin. The El Faro, an American-flagged ship, had just left Jacksonville, Florida, for San Juan, Puerto Rico. The 790-foot ship is believed to have sunk after its engines failed in the face of 130 mile-an-hour winds. This week, rescuers found two large debris fields, and officials called this the worst American maritime disaster in over 30 years as, tragically, the entire crew is presumed lost. Thirteen of these brave souls were from our State in Florida. But regardless of where they came from, our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the crew on the El Faro, and with the brave men and women serving in our Coast Guard attempting the rescue. ____________________”