Political Quotes

“The fact is that we relate to each other best when we can touch each other's hearts; and it really does not matter in the Congress of the United States if, at the end of the day, whether we think differently. What matters at the end of the day is, are we honest of heart and are we willing to put ourselves on the line for what we believe in. That is why people come here today and salute you, because you are pure of heart, and you do put your shoulder to the wheel to try to bring about change. No one ever questions your sincerity or your dedication to your country. That is why I feel so strongly about you. But it is not as a colleague, is it, Ron, for you and me? Ron Dellums came to my wedding; and he gave me an elephant, a crystal elephant, which was hard for him to begin with, not give me a crystal donkey, right? He gave me a crystal elephant. He wrote a note to my wife and to me, and it said: Dear John and Karen, no matter where I am and no matter where you are, you should know that I love you both.”