Political Quotes

“Mr. President, on January 11, I had the honor of administering the oath of office to Iowa's speaker of the house, Patrick Grassley, who also happens to be my grandson. It was a privilege for me and my family to participate in the opening day of the Iowa Legislature's 89th General Assembly. Pat has represented the people of house district 50 since 2007. He is in his second year serving his caucus as speaker. In addition to celebrating Pat's professional accomplishments, we were also moved by the prayer that was written and shared by our great granddaughter Reagan, alongside her siblings Indee and Chance, as the legislature convened. I ask unanimous consent that a copy of Reagan's prayer be printed in the Record following my remarks. She is 11 years old. Barbara and I are truly blessed to spend memorable days like this one together as a family. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: State of Iowa House Journal MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2021 First Calendar Day--First Session Day Hall of the House of Representatives Des Moines, Iowa, Monday, January 11, 2021 Pursuant to chapter two (2), sections two point one (2.1) and two point three (2.3), Code of Iowa, the House of Representatives of the Eighty-ninth General Assembly of Iowa, 2021 Regular Session, convened at 10:03 a.m., Monday, January 11, 2021. The House was called to order by the Honorable John Wills, state representative from Dickinson County.…”