Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I am sure that there are those who would want to ask the question, given the circumstances of our time and our being, why are we taking time to honor athletes? Why are we taking time to tell people about individuals who have hero status that are not necessarily related to September 11? Then there are those who understand that the individuals we honor, such as Cal Ripken, represent the essence of what is good and wholesome in our Nation, represent the essence of courage, of endurance, of skill, the kind of courage, endurance and skill that can serve us well in any endeavor. Cal Ripken holds the major league record for the most consecutive games played. On September 6, 1995, in the 14th season of his streak, Ripken surpassed the previous record of 2,130 consecutive games played which had been set by Lou Gehrig in 1939, and which, for many years, had been considered unbreakable.”