Donald Norcross: “Leader Pelosi, Congressman Pallone, and certainly Congressman LoBiondo and my colleagues from New Jersey. The young man…”

“Leader Pelosi, Congressman Pallone, and certainly Congressman LoBiondo and my colleagues from New Jersey. The young man who is standing next to me is my grandson, Donald III, who did an excellent job; and a special person in my life who allows me and keeps my life in order, my lovely wife, Andrea. She is up there with my daughter, Corey; my son, Gregory; my son, Donald, Jr.; his wife, Jeanette; and my granddaughter, Natalie. It is great to have you here. And the one person who is truly the leader of my house is my mother, Carol. Hey, Ma. And many friends, family, and supporters from New Jersey, including my three brothers, George, John, and Phil; and my extended brother, Robert--it is good to have you here. To my extended family in labor who I have worked closely with over the past 25 years and certainly the supporters and volunteers who have worked with us over the past 10 months, many thanks. Life always brings us so many twists and turns. You never know where you are going to be. I grew up in the profession as an electrician, and look where we are now, a Member of the House. This is truly the American Dream, and I am proud to be a part of it, and I look forward to working with all of my colleagues on behalf of this great Nation and the people who live in it. Thank you very much. ____________________”