Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Michael Long, who passed away on July 24, 2022. Mike was a beloved member of the New York Conservative Party, a mentor to many, including myself, a dear friend, and a champion for New Yorkers. A Brooklyn native, Mike developed a love for his home State and his country at a young age. Mike's sense of public duty led him to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps. Following that service, he began his decades-long career in politics. In 1981, he was elected to serve as a Brooklyn at-large representative on the New York City Council. In 1988, Mike became the chair of the New York Conservative Party, a post that he retained until 2019. It was in this capacity that I got to know Mike and got to know Mike well. The overriding thing I got from Mike was his sense of fairness, his sense of decency, his commitment to the cause, and endeavoring to make sure that the Conservative Party had a big tent, not a small, restrictive one. The Conservative Party and all New York Republicans will miss Mike's guidance and his integrity. Outside of politics, Mike was a devoted husband to his wife, Eileen, and father to their nine children. Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in the House join me in honoring the life and legacy of Michael Long. May he rest in peace.”