Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time, and I rise to address this House for the final time. For 32 years, it has been my privilege to serve as United States Representative from New York; and in the 116th Congress, it has been my distinct honor to be the first chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee. By wielding the power of the purse, this bill will make a profound difference in the lives of millions of Americans and people around the world. I am proud to have worked with so many of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to assemble this bill and other legislative successes. You have challenged and inspired me, and I treasure the friendships that we have made. My dear friend, Kay Granger, it has been such an honor getting to know you. Texas values, New York values, no matter what they say, we became good friends and worked so well together. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I would be remiss if I did not thank the talented staff who have worked so hard to put this bill together, led by Clerk and Staff Director Shalanda Young, the extraordinary Shalanda Young, who is way back there. Thank you, Shalanda Young. And also the extraordinary deputy staff director, Chris Bigelow. What a team. They manage. No matter how much paper and no matter what the challenge, they seem to be able to put it all together and get it right. Shalanda and Chris, I thank you--and always with an assist by my chief of staff, Elizabeth Stanley.…”