Political Quotes

“I also want to give words of praise for the gentlewoman from North Carolina, Ms. Virginia Foxx. She is a stalwart on almost every topic and every subject that there is in this Chamber. She is one of the few women that you will regularly see here almost on a daily basis, taking the debate to the American people, so that they can understand that our society can be in conformity with what the creators of this society wanted, a place that was, first of all, peaceful, a place that would be welcoming, and a nation that would allow everyone who comes here to realize their dreams in a way that would even stretch their own imaginations. She has been a stalwart, and that is Ms. Virginia Foxx, and I am grateful that she was able to come and speak here this evening. I would like to be able to continue, Mr. Speaker, with this important topic because, again, these are extraordinary times and extraordinary days that we live in. As we all know from the news reports, the President of the United States, tomorrow night, will be addressing the Nation on the topic of Islamic jihad, particularly the Islamic State, as they call themselves today. Some people may know them as ISIS or ISIL. They call themselves the Islamic State. The President will be talking about this threat, and I think that the country is anxious to hear what the President of the United States will say. I serve on the Intelligence Committee. It is a privilege to serve on the Intelligence Committee.…”