Political Quotes

“last Friday, July 24, 1998, is a day that none of us will ever forget for many reasons, but mostly for the heroism displayed by Officer Jacob J. Chestnut and Special Agent John M. Gibson. Mere words cannot express our gratitude for their actions, our grief for their fates or our sorrow for their families. To the families of Officer Chestnut and Special Agent Gibson, we offer our most heartfelt condolences and pray that God provides comfort and assurance to you in your time of need. When the House of Representatives is in session, we enter this building many times a day. Usually, we offer a nod or an off-hand comment to the officers at the entrance and they respond in kind. Sometimes, we are in a rush or preoccupied and may not say anything. But it must be made clear that we appreciate the work these officers do. So, to all of the officers of the Capitol Police force, all I can say is 'Thank You.' It's only a two-word phrase, but it means so much. You are not taken for granted. Our prayers are with you and for your continued safety.”