Political Quotes

“It is true, Mr. Upton. It is better than the House Committee on Ethics. For those Members that have been around for a while, I tell you that to say that I was in for a challenge. As the Members know, being on four committees is not an easy task. The coolest part of that experience, though, is I had just landed and had just spent 4 days with Derek Kilmer, who I did not know until that trip. I think it was serendipitous that I was given this opportunity. It has been a great pleasure. It has taken a lot of work because I was not on the select committee to be able to understand what had been done the 4 years prior. I feel honored and privileged to be in this role. I hope that I am making the former Members proud, and I hope that I am making this institution better for the long term. I could not do this job, this role, without staff. I see Derek Harley sitting over here, who, sadly, is leaving me soon. I couldn't do it without an incredible staff on the Committee on House Administration team, so thank you to Derek and Marian and all of those who have been a part of this. My personal office staff, Robert Sar, Wesley Harkins, my deputy chief, Jett Thompson, these individuals have all been a tremendous part of making sure that I am successful in this role. I couldn't do this without them. I want to say thank you. Thank you for this great opportunity and for this honor to be recognized today.”