Political Quotes

“I rise too, along with all my colleagues, to congratulate our dear friend, John Dingell, on his 50 years of service as a Member of the United States House of Representatives. Today, we honor not only his work in this Congress but also his lifetime of service to his community and to his country. Born July 8, 1926, John Dingell served as a page in this institution, served as a soldier in the United States Army, a forest ranger, and assistant Wayne County prosecutor before replacing his father as Representative from Michigan's 15th Congressional District on December 13, 1955, 50 years ago. Mr. Speaker, I wish to insert into the Record at this point a Certificate of Proclamation from the Governor of our great State making this day Congressman John D. Dingell Day, as signed by the Governor: State of Michigan Certificate of Proclamation On behalf of the citizens of Michigan, I, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm hereby proclaim December 13, 2005, as Congressman John D. Dingell Day. Whereas, For five decades, Congressman John D.…”