Political Quotes

“I rise to honor Bob Hope, world renowned entertainer, humanitarian, and Clevelander. Bob Hope started his entertainment career in the great vaudeville era with Fatty Arbuckle. He made his broadway debut in ``Roberta,'' by Jerome Kern. He succeeded again with ``Ziegfield Follies'' and ``Red, Hot and Blue.'' Then he starred in movies, such as ``Thanks for the Memory.'' Bob Hope warmed the hearts of Americans through his commitment to raising the spirits of U.S. troops. He traveled the world, to wherever U.S. troops were stationed. Always self-deprecating, he said of himself, ``I still have the same rank I've always had--chicken, first class.'' Bob Hope is a very successful businessman. He invested his show business earnings wisely, generating considerable wealth. Bob Hope is also a very generous man. His foundation regularly gives away half a million dollars per year to worthy education and health care projects. He has shown deep commitment to Catholic agencies and churches. Mr. Speaker, Bob Hope is a great American. To Bob, his lovely wife Dolores and their entire family, I wish them continued happiness.”