Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of a bill to name a U.S. Post Office in Indianapolis in honor of Senator Richard Lugar, the former distinguished Senator from Indiana who passed away last year. S. 3105, follows my bill, H.R. 3152, a bipartisan bill supported by every Member of Indiana's House Delegation, which was successfully marked up and reported out of Committee by a unanimous vote last year, and then passed by the House by another unanimous vote last October. At the time, it was a wonderful start as we worked to celebrate Senator Lugar's inspiring legacy. Now, it is an even more timely reminder of the importance of public service and comity--and the importance of recognizing the people committed to serving our country, each day. I was fortunate to know the late Senator Lugar, and I respected him deeply for his commitment to community and country. He understood what it meant to be a true public servant, and the values he expertly displayed have inspired my work in Congress since. He was a brilliant scholar, a brave member of our armed forces, and a dedicated public servant who championed people and principle over party. His distinguished life is a testament to the type of leader that Indiana cultivates. And his public service is an unquestionable example of his deep commitment to our country. That commitment to community and those values are the same as the ones that inspire the public servants working at the United States Postal Service.…”