Political Quotes

“Let me thank my colleague for yielding. I have proudly represented the people of the Eighth Congressional District of Ohio now for 22 years. During that time, our State delegation has had a long line of great leaders and great legislators here in the Congress. Tonight, I want to recognize the careers and the service of five departing members from the Ohio delegation, each of whom in their own way exemplify the type of leadership for which our great State has long been known. Congressman Kucinich has been a passionate advocate for his community. While we haven't always agreed, I respect his courage, his passion, and his commitment to his constituents. Congressman Steve Austria has worked tirelessly on military and veterans issues that are so important to the people we both serve. Steve, for your efforts on behalf of Wright-Paterson Air Force Base, the community, and the people of southwest Ohio, you deserve a great deal of thanks and applause for your work. Congresswoman Jean Schmidt blazed the trail as the first woman elected to represent her southern Ohio district. She has served in this Chamber with a deep commitment to her principles and her faith, and I wish her the very best of luck. Congresswoman Betty Sutton sits on the other side of the aisle, but we've always been able to disagree without being disagreeable. Like me, she served in the Ohio House before serving our State here in the Congress.…”