Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I appreciate my friend from Illinois bringing this resolution forward, and I rise today in support of this House Resolution 1089, recognizing the 150th anniversary of Augustana College. Augustana College was founded by Swedish Lutheran settlers in Chicago, Illinois, and moved to Rock Island, Illinois, in 1875. Augustana College has grown from a small school educating Swedish immigrants to a highly selective college of liberal arts and sciences. Today, Augustana College serves 2,500 students from various geographic, social, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. Students at Augustana receive a personalized liberal arts and science education with a 11-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio. Most of Augustana's students are actively involved in a large variety of groups and activities, including performing arts, debate, publications, social and service organizations. Augustana has been recognized nationwide for its excellent academics. The Carnegie Foundation has classified the college as an Arts and Science plus Professions institution. Students accepted to Augustana are typically from the top quarter of their high school class and have notable academic histories. The Augustana Vikings compete in the NCAA Division III athletics in 20 intercollegiate sports and also participate in numerous club and intramural sports. The Vikings have won four team NCAA national championships and 21 individual NCAA national championships.…”