Political Quotes

“Keep it going, Lou. You are doing a great job. You know, all of the programs that we have described of course require both leadership and staff to implement. Our association is blessed to have top people in both categories. I want to take this opportunity to thank our board of directors-- these are 30 former Members divided equally between parties--thank them for their advice and counsel. It is really appreciated. I also want to thank the many partners and supporters we have that have made our programs possible. We are truly lucky to have assembled a group of corporations and foundations that believe in our work and make our success possible, and we very much value their partnership. I would also be remiss if I didn't thank the other members of our association's executive committee: our vice president, Barbara Kennelly; our treasurer, Jim Walsh; secretary, Bill Delahunt; our past president, Dennis Hertel. They have all made this association a stronger and better organization than it had ever been before, and we want to thank them for their time and their energy. Let's hear it for all of them. And to administer these programs takes a staff of dedicated and enthusiastic professionals. Actually, I used to say to my staff: My rod and my staff, they comfort me and prepare the papers for me in the presence of my constituents. And so again, our staff has done the same for us. Sean Pavlik is our newest staff member.…”