Political Quotes

“Thank you very much. I rise to pay tribute today to my faithful Ohio colleagues who will be leaving our ranks at the end of this Congress. Three of them represent districts that border mine, and all will be missed by our delegation. At the beginning of 2011, I pulled together a long list, with my friend Mr. Renacci, of our delegation for dinner. This experience showed everyone who attended that we can work and play together, despite our party affiliations. This isn't true of all delegations. Simply put, it is because of the people who make up the Ohio delegation. Those departing will be deeply missed. I will miss their collective experience, their outstanding wit, and unrivaled passion in serving the people of Ohio. Their departure will truly be a loss to the region, our State, and the Nation. Dennis Kucinich is one of the most enduring public servants in Cleveland history. From city council to what we used to call ``boy mayor,'' to a Member of Congress, Dennis has represented the city of Cleveland and its citizens with undeniable zeal and passion. First elected to Congress in 1996, Dennis Kucinich is the kind of fighter you want on your team, be it fighting for labor rights or against the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. He left his mark for being fiery, outspoken, and incorruptible, and the city of Cleveland loves him for it. Dennis was proud to champion liberal causes even when being liberal wasn't popular.…”