Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, distinguished Members, and guests. It is my privilege to welcome Congressman Troy Balderson to represent Ohio's 12th District, succeeding Representative Pat Tiberi, who chose to retire before completing his term. Let us congratulate you and your coalition for a hard-fought campaign victory. We all know the demands required to compete in any election, and yours drew so much national attention. It is estimated that over $10.5 million was expended overall on the race, about 60 times what the job pays. So let me offer an idea, perhaps on a bipartisan basis, that Ohio's Representatives could join together to lead our Nation to finally limit campaign spending and be the first State to end this mad dash to excess cash. The money chase is a real scourge on the very foundation of representative government. Representative Balderson has served the State of Ohio in the State House of Representatives as well as most recently the State Senate. He is a father to one son, as well as an elder in his church. He now embarks on a new journey of service. From Zanesville, Ohio, he will represent the centrally located counties of Franklin, Marion, Muskingum, and Richland, which include a segment of Ohio's capital and our largest city, Columbus, as well as small towns and cities across central Ohio. Representing a diverse set of communities is a hard job. But it is the job radical gerrymandering has thrust on us.…”