Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my dear friend, Tommy Pappas. Tommy's story is an American Dream. Born in a small village in Greece, he taught himself to cook as a child. For the last 35 years in Columbus, he owned and opened Tommy's Diner. Tommy's wasn't just a restaurant. It was a community hub. From neighbors, Governors, mayors, to construction workers and judges, everyone was welcome. If your photo made it to Tommy's wall, you had made it. Tommy didn't just celebrate the famous. He remembered every customer's name and treated everyone the same. Tommy's was one of my favorite places for breakfast. I held interviews there, and I even held my Presidential inauguration ticket lottery there. Tommy's Diner was featured on the Food Network show's ``Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.'' His legacy will live on. Rest in peace, Tommy. I was lucky to call him my friend. ____________________”