Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, it is really a privilege to be here today to welcome Chris Jacobs to the House of Representatives. As Congresswoman Lowey said, he has a long career both in government and being active in his community, especially setting up an inner city scholarship fund for the City of Buffalo, serving as Secretary of State for the State of New York, then being elected Erie County Clerk, and then being elected New York State senator. It is a very perilous time to be coming to Congress. The country is going through extreme tension and conflict. The fact is, Chris has the credentials, he has the qualifications, and he has the ability to make sure that he will do the best for his constituents, for the entire Congress, and also for the country. So with that, Chris, I am really proud to welcome you here today. And, again, sometimes you hear about all of the partisanship. Believe me, we in New York do try to work together. Nita and I, we don't always agree on everything, but we always find a way to work together. This is true of most of the members of the delegation. I have no doubt that you will do an outstanding, excellent job. I look forward to working with you over the next several months.”