Political Quotes

“Theodore Roosevelt once said the credit belongs to the one who is actually in the arena and who spends time in a worthy cause. This is the spirit of the Olympics. Shining examples of this indomitable spirit are Judy Wilmarth from Leaf River, IL, and Stephanie Brooks from Algonquin, IL. Judy helped carry the Olympic torch in Illinois, chosen because of her devotion to service to the needy and distribution of food. Fourteen-year old Stephanie Brooks is competing in the Paralympics in Atlanta. She is qualified for the 50- and the 100-meter free style and the 50-meter butterfly swimming events. She competes in these games as an elite athlete. These accomplishments stand in the face of the fact that Stephanie was born with spina bifida which has caused her to lose the use of her legs. Mr. Speaker, let me take this opportunity to salute these two Olympic champions: Judy Wilmarth and Stephanie Brooks.”