Rick Lazio: “Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor my pal and colleague, the gentleman from Ohio, Mr. Rob Portman. He is one of the most…”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor my pal and colleague, the gentleman from Ohio, Mr. Rob Portman. He is one of the most accomplished people in this Congress. He stood up for America's taxpayers and was the driving force behind the landmark IRS reform bill signed into law this week. He authored the National Underground Railroad Act signed into law this week. By preserving underground railroad sites, America celebrates the journey of slaves from bondage to freedom. The gentleman from Ohio is the congressional leader in the war against drugs. His Drug-Free Communities Act, signed into law, will give us peace of mind when our children are away from home. His pro-business mandates legislation is the law of this House and his pro-environment tropical rain forest legislation should be signed into law next week. In an era when bipartisanship is essential for legislative success, Rob Portman is the even-headed leader we need. He is balanced and principled, substantive, competent, intelligent. He is a man of integrity, of modesty and of great character. The gentleman from Ohio, Mr. Rob Portman, gets the job done for families in Cincinnati, in Ohio, and throughout America.”