Political Quotes

Hamilton Fish: “I think this is a most appropriate action for the Congress of the United States to take. This resolution gives a…”

On the recordFebruary 8, 1994
I think this is a most appropriate action for the Congress of the United States to take. This resolution gives a compelling case of the contributions of Irish-Americans to the United States throughout our history, from the very beginning up to date, and, for me it has meaning because of the fact that in my congressional district Tara Circle will soon be a substantial embodiment of a location where we can celebrate the heritage, the culture and the identity of Irish-Americans and their great contributions to this country. I congratulate my colleagues for bringing this measure before us today.
Said by
Hamilton Fish
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

The speaker addresses a resolution recognizing the contributions of Irish-Americans.

Share

More from Hamilton Fish

Feb 9, 1994

I just came on the floor, and I understand that in previous discussion concerning the rule a statement was made about a vote I cast a number of years ago on similar coverage. That was in 1987, I believe, about congressional coverage. My…

govinfo.gov
Feb 23, 1994

Mr. Speaker, it has been properly said this afternoon that there is no excuse for hatemongering. Neither is there any excuse, Mr. Speaker, for the U.S. Congress to stand silent and not condemn expressions of racism, anti-Catholicism…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation