Political Quotes

“I just want to say that I stayed on the floor because I really appreciate the words of the gentleman and the wisdom of the gentleman, my great friend from California. This is a house of mechanics, word mechanics. That is what legislation is. There is probably no one more proficient in reminding us that we are not just mechanics, but we are holders and transferrers, if you will, of values, the values of our constituents. And in this area, this area of pro-life, there is a great, great need for people who have voices as articulate as the gentleman who is speaking right now, the best speaker in the House of Representatives. I want to thank the gentleman. I have to go back to our beloved State of California, but I want to thank the gentleman for all the time he has taken over many, many years in talking about this issue. I am also reminded when he put 40 hours in an airplane going to Somalia and back to give a full report to every family member who had a beloved one who had been killed in Mogadishu, and performed such a wonderful service in doing that. I have to take off, but your words are very eloquent today. I hope that Americans listen.”