Political Quotes

“I rise to acknowledge sadly the passing of Bella Abzug, a former Member of this House of Representatives. Bella Abzug was a fearless defender of the rights of the people. She was always there arguing on behalf of the downtrodden, arguing on behalf of civil rights, staking out a claim for the rights of women, fearless defender of the rights of women, someone who was admired across this country for her independence, for her courage, for her willingness to stand up and speak out for what she believed in. Bella Abzug was a legendary figure not only in the politics of New York State but in the Government of the United States. She became a symbol of someone who would fearlessly represent the interests of her constituency, someone who had the ability through her personality to summon masses of people to the standards of truth and justice in this country. Bella Abzug is going to be missed in this country, and she will be missed by millions of Americans who have appreciated her dedication, her love of our Nation and her understanding that America can always be better, that it has a higher truth to resonate to, that it should be an all-inclusive Nation, a Nation where the rights of women are upheld as well as everyone, a Nation where the rights of the poor are upheld as well as everyone, a Nation where all of us have a chance to make this a better place. I will miss Bella Abzug. She was a personal friend.”