Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my friend, colleague, and fellow Oregonian, Congressman Earl Blumenauer. Throughout his 50 years of public service, Earl has always been a consistent and vocal advocate for Oregon values. He helped pioneer the fight against climate change long before others were doing the same, and his commitment to building healthy communities and a healthy planet through public transit and cycling was unmatched. In fact, he wore it proudly every day in the form of that iconic bicycle pin on his lapel. I know I speak for the entire Oregon delegation when we say that Earl will be sorely missed in Congress. He leaves behind a legacy of service and dedication to making life better for working families not only in our State but across our great country. I wish him and his family all the best in his new chapter. ____________________”