Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4006 is a bill to designate the new Federal courthouse in Central Islip, New York in honor of former Senator Alfonse D'Amato. Alfonse D'Amato was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1937. He graduated from Syracuse University and Syracuse Law School in 1961 and 1962 and was admitted to the New York Bar. From 1965 to 1968, he served the public as the Public Administrator in Nassau County. His public service also included positions as Town Supervisor, Tax Assessor, and the Nassau County Board of Supervisors. In 1980, he was elected to the United States Senate and served until 1998. While in the Senate, Senator D'Amato was a tireless advocate for New York and the State's vital interests. He championed inner city economic redevelopment, transit funding, and small business programs. As a member of the Senate Finance Committee, he worked on tax relief initiatives for working and middle class families. He also championed the fight to restore assets from Swiss banks to holocaust survivors and victim heirs. It is fitting and proper to honor this public servant with this designation.”