Political Quotes

“It is an honor to stand before you today to recognize Chairman Hall and his work as the oldest serving Member of Congress. Over the last 2 years, I've had the honor of serving with Chairman Hall on the Science, Space, and Technology Committee. Chairman Hall has been an inspiration and a mentor to me in those 2 years. He has been a crucial force in keeping NASA on track and for pushing for a strong American space program. We've had the opportunity to work on space bills, such as the recent indemnification extension and the NASA artifacts bill that passed unanimously back in September. Another reason I admire Chairman Hall is that he never forgets those back home whom he represents. He doesn't want anyone else to forget either. He's a Texan through and through. Chairman Hall always tells me that he is willing to forgive people who aren't from Texas. Fortunately, he has been especially good to me, and that's probably because I married a Texan myself. Finally, Chairman, I know at your age you don't like the word ``final''; but in closing, I just want to say the no-nonsense way you've led the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, the way you've put good policy and people above politics--all without compromising your principles--is the kind of leadership we need. That's the kind of leader you are, and that's the kind of leader we should all strive to be.…”