Political Quotes

“Speaker Ryan, Representative Kaptur, Chairman Chabot, and my new colleagues, thank you for that very warm welcome. To the people of the 12th District of Ohio, thank you for this remarkable opportunity to serve you. It is an honor to stand in this Chamber and take the oath of office. Joining me today in the gallery are a number of my great friends, including my son, Joshua, and my girlfriend, Melanie. Thank you both for your love and support and for being here by my side today. My parents, Bill and Kathie, could not be here with me today, but they are watching back home in Zanesville. I also want to thank them for their love and support. I would not be here without them. Most importantly, I would also like to thank the good Lord for getting me here today. I am humbled to serve in the people's House and look forward to fulfilling my duties representing the 12th District of Ohio. God bless you all. Thank you very much. Announcement by the Speaker The SPEAKER. Under clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair announces to the House that, in light of the administration of the oath of office to the gentleman from Ohio, the whole number of the House is 430. Without objection, 5-minute voting will continue. There was no objection. The SPEAKER. The question is on the passage of the bill. The question was taken; and the Speaker announced that the ayes appeared to have it.”