Political Quotes

“the House of Representatives will never know another Thomas P. ``Tip'' O'Neill. Tip O'Neill gave 34 years of his life to this institution which he came to love. And his service included an unequaled 10 consecutive years as Speaker. And while he rose to what some contend is the second most powerful position in our Government, he never forgot his Boston roots. He professionally linked the connection between Washington and Boston by noting, ``All politics is local.'' Tip O'Neill was a dedicated Democrat. He believed his party had the answers to the Nation's needs and ills. And while we disagreed with him many, many times, we never doubted the sincerity with which he held his beliefs in the party of his choice. Tip O'Neill was a fighter, and yet, he was a kind person. He fought for his beliefs with every ounce of his beefy figure, even as he embraced a needy friend or stranger with every ounce of his huge heart. Tip O'Neill brought his heart to this body, and he takes ours with him to eternity.”