Political Quotes

“I simply rise to say we are always delighted and pleased to see Steve Kerr display the skill and talent he learned in Chicago. But more importantly, I rise to congratulate the city of San Antonio for being one of the most beautiful cities in the country and also the great championship, the skill displayed by the Spurs as they won the 2003 NBA championship. But, Mr. Speaker, I was really touched hearing of the great contributions of David Robinson, not just on the court but off the court in the community, in the neighborhood, his willingness to give of his resources and of himself, to display what it really means to be a great American. And so I rise to really congratulate him. Oftentimes we hear that athletes are not willing to give back, that they get whatever it is that they get from being what they are and who they are and do not necessarily give back to the rest of the world. Well, I think that David Robinson is the epitome of a gentleman, a great man; and I congratulate all of you for the fact that he is a Texan and part of the San Antonio Spurs.”