Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the distinguished chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, my good friend, Adriano Espaillat, for his leadership and for convening us on the floor today in honor of an iconic, heroic, and trailblazing Member of Congress, Raul Grijalva. It was an honor for all of us to have had the opportunity to serve with Chairman Grijalva. He was a mentor to many. His principled leadership was a North Star for so many in this Congress. He was a leading progressive voice throughout the years but a friend to all. {time} 2120 We know that throughout his time and throughout his journey in public service it was a journey that led to his working year after year, decade after decade, century into century, laboring in the vineyards of his community and ultimately the country to make a difference in the lives of others who might otherwise have been left behind. He was an iconic Mexican-American leader and an iconic American leader. We are also appreciative of his life, of his leadership, and of the tremendous legacy that Congressman Raul Grijalva leaves behind. Congressman Grijalva throughout the years did many things, from community organizer to school board member, from school board member to county supervisor, from county supervisor to Member of Congress, from Member of Congress to chairman of the Natural Resources Committee. Through that journey, year after year, decade after decade, and century into century, Raul Grijalva held many titles.…”