Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 6, 2001
The Ford family thanks everyone for their sympathy and concern about the death of Chaplain James David Ford. We wish to clarify that Chaplain Ford was very ill for an extended period of time. Many people did not realize this. This physical illness gave him no hope of regaining his zest for life. The family is at peace with his decision. We have supported him his entire life in everything he did and thought and we support him still. Most importantly, he is at peace now with his Creator. Of this we are certain.
Said by
John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois
Source
govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Reading a statement from the Ford family regarding the death of Chaplain James David Ford.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from John Shimkus

Sep 23, 2020

Staff assistants are the first person a visitor sees or hears in my D.C. office. First impressions are lasting impressions, so even though they are the lowest on the totem pole, they are very important. Staff assistants welcome visitors…

govinfo.gov
Jul 29, 2020

I have heard it said that being a chief of staff to a Member of Congress is one of the best jobs on the Hill. It takes a special person to keep the staff performing at the high level required of them. Burnout could easily occur because of…

govinfo.gov
Sep 15, 2020

I don't think we want to impose California's green new normal on the rest of the Nation.

congress.gov
Sep 15, 2020

I want to take this time to thank the panelists. They did a great job.

congress.gov
View all John Shimkus quotes

Other voices in this conversation