Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor Mr. Christopher Marian Ballaban, a constituent, war hero, and Holocaust survivor in New York's Third Congressional District. Last Saturday, on January 28, Mr. Ballaban reached his centennial, and I would like to enter into the Congressional Record this token of my appreciation for his long and heroic journey. Christopher was born in Poland and joined the Polish resistance against the Soviets at the young age of 16. Throughout his entire life, he was held in multiple slave camps throughout Europe. After escaping the final camp, Christopher eventually joined the British Army and fought against Nazis in Germany and other enemy forces. Finally, in the early 1950s, he found his way home to the United States. I could not be more honored to have a man of such valor residing in the district that I represent. Let this serve as a public declaration of respect and admiration for Mr. Ballaban and his amazing family. I would like to extend the happiest of birthdays to Christopher, and I hope that our paths cross soon. ____________________”