Political Quotes

“I reference the tomes that sit on the gentleman from Virginia's desk. At this time, I would like to yield 5 minutes to my good friend and, actually, Madam Speaker, as you know, someone who has worked in a bipartisan way, a surprising bipartisan way--never fails to surprise Members on both sides of the aisle--to protect this institution and all that it means to the American people. There are many folks in this institution, Madam Speaker, I don't mind disagreeing with; and, in fact, the fact that we are on other sides humbly leads me to believe I am even more right than I thought that I was. When I find myself disagreeing with the gentleman from Virginia, I find myself having to go back and reflect on exactly why that is we have come down on different sides. And those individuals in this Chamber who provide us with that counsel, Madam Speaker, you know that we hold in such high regard. Madam Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Griffith).”