Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, every day in this Chamber, as Members of Congress, Republicans and Democrats do the hard work of the House and the people that we represent. We rely heavily on the great staff, people that have dedicated themselves to service, to help us get this House functioning, do the work that we need to do, and to help us do our jobs better. From time to time, some of those great staff members go on to do other things. Today, unfortunately, is one of those days. I rise to pay tribute to Annie Wolf. Annie is here with us today. Annie has served here in the House for 10 years on the floor. We know the intensity of floor duty for those staffers that work here. That is when some of the most heated things happen, and you need a level staff. We need staff that really understand the rules of the House, that understand how to keep us on track so that we can still get the things done we need to even when we have some of the hottest debates. Annie is one of those people that has always been a calming voice, always been a person you can come to and ask for guidance. Whether she might agree or disagree with what you are trying to achieve, she will help you understand what the rules are to do what you want to do. That is what professional staff are all about, and that is what Annie has done for 10 years here on the floor, 5\1/2\ of those in my office.…”