Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman for yielding. Also, I want to say that as a freshman Member here several years ago, Barry made me feel very special, and I thought that it had to do with the fact that I was from a place called south Buffalo, which is very much like South Boston but without the edge or the accent. This favorite son of South Boston defined this institution with a sense of order, most certainly, but with a sense of pride and purpose and humor as well. An avid Boston Red Sox fan and Boston Bruins fan, and just an all-around wonderful person who made everyone here, hundreds of Members that have served, feel very special, as you did that first day that I arrived. So, Barry, I thank you, as a Member of this House, and I want to commend you for your years of service and wish you well in the years ahead of you.”