Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. As I am awaiting the arrival of the gentleman from New York (Mr. Suozzi), who has performed able and faithful service in the House over his career, I would like to reflect on the Iran hostage crisis and its unfortunate foreshadowing of the behavior of the Ayatollah's regime that we are witnessing now on our TV screens today as they persecute brave men and women on the streets of Iran's major cities who are protesting for basic human and civil rights. I know that I speak on behalf of my constituents in Massachusetts' 4th District when I say that the American people stand with those who are protesting the repression and the discrimination, particularly against women, that have been the hallmark of the Ayatollah's regime and that we feel that the values that they are fighting for are universal values, core human rights, and certainly hope and expect that they will be achieved. Mr. Speaker, I also want to reflect on the great service of Mr. Suozzi, who has been an able member of the Ways and Means Committee and a wise counselor to those of us like myself who are new to this business in how to best represent our constituents and advance their priorities and reflect their values. Mr. Speaker, I now yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Suozzi), the sponsor of this legislation.”