Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and prayer for our friend and colleague, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, a delightful personality, a dedicated legislator, and a powerful advocate for her constituents. Sitting next to her on the Science and Technology Committee, you only had to be there to know and feel her passion for NASA, solar technology innovation and research. It has rubbed off. As we pause to reflect on the terrible tragedy that took place in Tucson, we know that Congresswoman Giffords was simply doing what she does so well, meeting with the constituents of Arizona's Eighth Congressional District and hearing their different points of view. This is a sentiment that is reflected in Congresswoman Giffords' own words when she said, ``My position . . . is to listen to my constituents . . . then ultimately make sound, rational decisions that are going to be beneficial for the Eighth Congressional District. That's my job.'' Mr. Speaker, I join the Nation in expressing my sorrow for the senseless and tragic loss of life--Christina Taylor Green, Dorothy Morris, U.S. District Court Judge John Roll, Phyllis Schneck, Dorwin Stoddard, and Gabriel Zimmerman--and to all those injured, including our friend and colleague, Gabrielle Giffords and her staff. We will keep you and your families in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers.…”