Political Quotes

“I thank Mr. Carson for his words. You will recall he mentioned the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Here is a great picture of it, circa about, I would say, late 1980s, just part of our heritage that we will be sharing here over the next hour. When I was last commenting about the great Hoosier State here at this podium, I talked about Hoosier schools. Hoosier places of higher learning have also become major players in the sports world, winning national championships and creating some fierce, yet fun, rivalries. For example, in Indiana's Fourth Congressional District there is both DePauw University and Wabash College. They face off every year in the iconic Monon Bell game. It has been going on for over 100 years. As Wabash men, I don't think there is any question whom Representative Messer and myself root for, but that is just another example of the great Hoosier spirit in the Monon Bell game. Focusing on Purdue University again for just a second, I want to yield some time to a great Member of this body who is also retiring this year. Mr. Kurt Clawson of Florida is no longer a resident, of course, of Indiana, but he was at one time, helping lead Purdue's basketball team to untold heights. At this time, Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Clawson).”