Political Quotes

“I rise this evening along with several of my Ohio colleagues to honor the life of a great Ohio Congressman, Clarence ``Bud'' Brown, Jr., who sadly passed away last Wednesday at the age of 94. Congressman Brown represented the people of Ohio's Seventh District with great distinction from 1963 through 1983. As ranking member of the House Energy and Power Subcommittee, Congressman Brown crafted legislation to help his constituents and the American people overcome the 1970s energy crisis. Congressman Brown hailed from an impressive Ohio family. His father represented the Seventh District for 27 years in Congress. His son, Clarence ``Clancy'' Brown, III, is an actor who has appeared in many movies, including Shawshank Redemption, but is probably best known to American parents as the voice of Mr. Krabs in SpongeBob SquarePants; and Congressman Brown's nephew, Zac Haines, currently serves on Miami University of Ohio's board of trustees. Mr. Speaker, I respectfully request that all Members keep Congressman Brown's family and loved ones in their prayers as they mourn this profound loss. I would ask for a moment of silence in his honor. ____________________”