Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of one of my constituents, Raymond Washburn, who passed away on January 16. On the horrific day in 1995 when a truck bomb blew up the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, killing 168 people and injuring hundreds more, Mr. Washburn was operating the snack bar he owned on the fourth floor. He not only set himself free from the rubble but was able to navigate and rescue five people from the disaster. What is notable: Mr. Washburn was blind. Mr. Washburn is a true American hero and will be remembered for the incredible selflessness, integrity, and bravery he displayed by saving lives on that terrible day and for his remarkable contributions to the visually impaired community in Oklahoma. Though this brave man will be deeply missed, there is no doubt his legacy will live on. Mr. Washburn's story and the way he lived his life should stand as an inspiration to Oklahomans and Americans across the country. I am thinking of and praying for Mr. Washburn's family and loved ones, that they may find comfort in their loss. ____________________”