Mike Collins: “I thank the gentleman for bringing that passion for helping others, for bringing that passion to teach. I have always…”

“I thank the gentleman for bringing that passion for helping others, for bringing that passion to teach. I have always said that I believe that those who want to get involved in politics and run for elected office, there are two things that they need to be a part of. Number one, they need to care for people deeply. They need to make sure that they have people at the first and foremost. They need to have alligator skin to let a lot of things roll off their back, but they also need to have a heart that cares. They also need to be willing to understand that our job involves teaching; and, Paul, I appreciate you sharing that. Our next speaker for the night, we share not only the privilege of serving the people's House, but we also shared, up until just recently, a common passion. We both served in the United States Air Force. General Bacon distinguished himself in that regard, helping our airmen all across the world, doing so with integrity and doing so with a passion for this country that he will bring to this floor, and we are excited about that. He will take that passion for what is really the concerns of the world and be a part of it. When I saw that in the Nebraska Home, when I went out there and was walking with him and seeing and listening to him talk, you could hear the desire to serve and to be a part of the wonderful heartland of America. I don't believe, Mr.…”