Political Quotes

“As the dean of the New York delegation, I have the distinct honor to rise today to introduce the new Member of the House of Representatives from New York's 19th Congressional District, Representative Patrick Ryan. Representative Ryan is a fifth generation New Yorker who was born and raised in Kingston, New York. After graduating from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, he served our Nation as an Army intelligence officer and deployed for two combat tours in Iraq. Returning to New York as a decorated veteran, Congressman Ryan went on to become a successful small business owner before returning to public service as the County Executive of Ulster County. As County Executive, Representative Ryan has been shown to be a dedicated public servant, and I know he does not take his new role lightly. As the dean of the delegation, I know I speak on behalf of the entire delegation when I say that Representative Ryan will be a wonderful colleague whose experience, entrepreneurial leadership, and history of devoted service to our country will help this Chamber navigate the challenges of our times. I am now honored, Madam Speaker, to yield to a fellow New Yorker (Mr. Ryan).”