Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a man who has served his country and this institution with distinction as an officer of the United States Marine Corps. I will be joined in this tribute by my friend and colleague from the House Democracy Partnership, the gentleman from California (Mr. Dreier). Major Speros Koumparakis joined the Marine Corps Office of Legislative Affairs in October 2006. He was hired immediately for a yearlong fellowship by the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Akin). After completing his fellowship, Major Koumparakis joined the House Liaison Office as a legislative liaison officer, and was promoted subsequently to deputy director of this office. Like many of my colleagues, I have had the distinct honor and pleasure of getting to know Major Koumparakis over the past 2\1/2\ years as he served as the interface between the Marine Corps and the U.S. House of Representatives on matters large and small. Throughout this time, I have been deeply and consistently impressed by his dedication, his professionalism, his ethnic of service, and above all his integrity--qualities which exemplify the ideals promoted by the United States Marine Corps. Major Koumparakis has displayed a unique ability to develop relationships of trust and confidence with many Members and staff of the House, combined with an uncanny ability to deliver results.…”