Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of our former colleague, friend, and fellow Ohioan, Congressman Dave Hobson. Before I talk about Dave's life of service, I think it is also important to reach out and talk about Dave himself. I don't think Dave had an enemy. I think Dave worked well with everyone, and I know that when people asked for assistance, he was always there. I also know this, that when I needed help, Dave was there to help me, and I can't ever say thank you enough. I always told Dave how much I appreciated what he did to help me. As has been mentioned, but I will mention again because I think it is important, Dave was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, received his bachelor of arts from Ohio Wesleyan University and law degree from the Ohio State University. Dave went on to serve honorably in the Ohio Air National Guard from 1958 to 1963 and was also later inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame. As my colleague had mentioned before, Dave served our men and women in uniform, served our veterans, and was always there to make sure that they received the help that they needed and the benefits that they deserved. Dave served as an Ohio State senator from 1982 to 1990, and then from there, began his service here in the United States House of Representatives from 1991 to 2009. He did dutifully serve the Ohio Seventh District. I know I was proud to call Dave a friend and a colleague.…”