Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address our commitment to civility. Let me quote: ``Civility is not a tactic or a sentiment. It is the determined choice of trust over cynicism, of community over chaos.'' President George W. Bush spoke these words at his first inaugural address in 2001. It was a time for new beginnings then, and it is a time for new beginnings now. I cannot think of a more well-intentioned way to begin the 115th Congress than to join my awesome freshman class, from both sides, in committing to work together civilly to unify and further strengthen our great Nation. Through this commitment, we promise to put people before politics, to thoughtfully advocate for the needs of our communities, and to renew confidence and trust in our political system. Although we may disagree on a number of issues, this commitment we make to each other today ensures that we will work together to always promote a positive and constructive discourse in our critically important work as representatives of the American people. This job is not about any one of us individually, but about the hundreds of thousands of people we represent throughout our districts. As a Representative of the people's House, we are expected to provide positive leadership, a strong voice, and to set the example for the American people. The ability to agree to disagree and to voice our differences is a critical part of the unique freedoms we cherish as Americans, but we must always do so respectfully.…”