Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, it is my honor to gather with other Members of the North Carolina delegation on the floor this evening to acknowledge the passing of a great North Carolinian, the Honorable Jim Broyhill, who passed away at the age of 95 last week. Today, there was a gathering in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in celebration of his life, and my fellow Members and I have come to the floor this evening to ask the House to stand in a moment of silence in recognition of the service of this North Carolinian, who served 23 years in this House, served briefly in the United States Senate, and was substantially responsible for re-creating political competition and a revitalized Republican Party in the State of North Carolina. On behalf of the North Carolina delegation, I ask the House do now observe a moment of silence in honor of Senator Jim Broyhill. ____________________”