Political Quotes

“I have an amendment to the preamble at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Strike the preamble and insert the following: Whereas the more than 35 million Americans of Irish descent strengthen the friendly relations between the United States and Ireland; Whereas throughout our history Americans of Irish descent have made significant contributions to the United States and have helped to shape its history; Whereas in April 1916, through the Easter Rising, an attempt was launched to secure Irish independence; Whereas signatories to the 1916 Proclamation of the Irish Republic were influenced by the experience of the United States and therefore included the United States as the only foreign country specifically mentioned in the Proclamation; Whereas the United States recognized and established diplomatic relations with the Irish Free State in 1923; Whereas Ireland is a valued partner in international fora, including the United Nations, the NATO Partnership for Peace Program, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and the World Trade Organization; Whereas the United States and Ireland continue to share deep and abiding ties across a host of areas, including economic, scientific, and educational cooperative efforts, and international development cooperation; Whereas the United States and Ireland enjoy a thriving and mutually benefici…”