Political Quotes

“It is a rare privilege to be able to introduce as a new Member the dean of a delegation, but that is my particular pleasure today. There are few honors greater, Madam Speaker, in this country than being elected by your neighbors and fellow Americans to represent them in the House of Representatives. I welcome Senator Murkowski and Senator Sullivan to our Chamber and remind them you cannot be appointed to the House of Representatives. Only by election can one serve in the people's House. It is an extraordinary honor to have your friends and neighbors choose you to represent them in this body. When our friend and colleague Don Young passed away earlier this year, this House lost a giant. The people of Alaska lost a Representative who had served them with great ability, energy, courage, and commitment for half a century. Earlier this month, Alaskans cast their votes to send a new Representative to carry their voice and views in Washington. The woman they chose just made history with the oath that she took. She made history by becoming the first Alaska Native to be elected to the Congress of the United States. Madam Speaker, she also made history as the first woman not to represent Alaska but to represent Alaskans in the House of Representatives. Obviously, Senator Murkowski represents them in the Senate.…”