Political Quotes

“I will move on now to remember someone that was an extraordinary American. It is my great privilege, Mr. Speaker, to offer deepest gratitude on behalf of Ohioans and Americans as we recognize the life of an honored and indefatigable public servant in the truest sense. Steven D. Fought was born in Rapid City, South Dakota, on June 2, 1954, and passed recently at 71 years young. He passed from this life after a truly valiant final fight, on January 10, 2026, in Nebo, North Carolina, surrounded by his beloved family. Steve was a precious and trusted friend, a brilliant adviser and public servant, incorruptible, compassionate, acerbic, and funny all at the same time, with a twinkle in his eye, you can just see it, and hearty laugh to tie it all up with a bow. One colleague described him as the most intelligent, frustrating, hardest working, disorganized, nicest person they ever had the pleasure and honor to work with. Steve Fought truly loved his country and the democratic process. He was always both an ardent participant and learned scholar of democracy. He floated in books. Steve was a lifelong student, earning degrees in literature, history, business administration, and law. He never stopped learning. He loved baseball. Do not get in his way when there is a baseball around and basketball, as well. He was at one time the 'beloved Little League coach of Celina, Ohio.' He was always reading, always learning. He could call up any fact.…”