Political Quotes

“I thank my fellow dean, my bipartisan dean on the other side. I have so many stories to tell, so I am going to watch the clock here a little bit. I am going to ramble. I don't have a prepared speech. I am delighted to be here. I am delighted that you were able to get this time for some of us to speak and honor a legend. And when you think about this last year, man, we have lost some really terrific ones: President Bush, John McCain, others. Certainly, John Dingell joins those ranks as a distinguished American who really made a mark on everyone's life in this country. Mr. Speaker, I include into the Record an article written by editor Nolan Finley of The Detroit News. [From the Detroit News, Feb. 9, 2019] John Dingell Knew How to Live, How To Love (By Nolan Finley) I was up to my waist and cork tight in what I can only describe as quicksand when I looked up and saw John Dingell squinting down at me with that familiar, satisfied grin. ``How in bloody hell did you get in there? And more important, how in blue blazes are you going to get out?'' We were hunting ducks on Maryland's Eastern Shore. I'd winged a goose that came down running, and was in hot pursuit when I stepped into the hole of muck and quickly sank. John pulled me out, and then finished off the goose.…”