Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a piece of American history and to pay tribute to the Americans that created it: 2011 marks the 50th anniversary of the International Harvester Scout; the first Scout, built out of American ingenuity and steel, rolled off the assembly line 50 years ago in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the creation of Ted Ornas, literally drawn on a napkin at his kitchen table. In the near future, my good friend from Indiana, Joe Donnelly, and I will come to this floor at the end of the day to tell the history of this great company and the iconic IH Scout. We will also tell the stories of those who restore, drive, and keep the legacy alive. These are the stories of America, stories of hardworking people who respect our history and believe it is worth preserving. The Scout reflects the exceptional American personality, ingenuity, thriftiness, self-reliance, and a can-do spirit. The Scout was built in the heartland of Indiana on these principles. I want to thank Jeff Bade and John Glancy for helping put this effort together. Honoring our history reminds us of what we were capable of together in this great Nation. ____________________”