Political Quotes

“Okay. Well, he is not here. I'm a huge fan of Bob Michel's, but I'm also a huge fan of Ray LaHood's, and I know you're honoring Ray today, and I want to join with you in honoring him. Not only did he serve as a staffer in the House of Representatives, upholding what we're not upholding as much today, the integrity and the self-respect of all the Members here, to some degree denigrating this institution and Members--I lament that. But Ray LaHood, as a staffer and as a Member of Congress and as a member of the President's Cabinet, has done some extraordinary work. Ray, I want to congratulate you and thank you for all the positive roles you have played in moving this country forward. We're going to miss you from the Cabinet, but we don't expect to miss you from our lives, as so many here see. I want to wish you the very best. Jack tells me he's now the president of a community college in New York. I said, ``Well, are you watching what we're doing?'' He said, ``Not much.'' That's why he's got such a happy look on his face--hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil. Some of you were here when I came to the Congress in 1981, and some came with me. I came 5 months after you did, Dennis, and just a few months before Barbara came to the Congress. So I want to say on behalf of all the leadership--hopefully on both sides of the aisle--I know that's the case. And remember, I'm not going to drag my leg, but do you remember John Rousselot? Does that name ring a bell with you?…”