Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, at 8:46 this morning I came to this Chamber, where I was exactly a year ago, to reflect on the events that had transpired that terrible day and what has ensued since then. As we all shared a flood of remembrance in honor of the memory of the victims and the heroes of last September 11, I think, Mr. Speaker, it is just as important for us to reflect on the progress of this past year. Because tragedy gave us an opportunity and a responsibility, not just to deal with additional threats to our families, but to use the vast wealth and power of the United States to be a leader and a partner around the world, while we fulfill the promise of America here at home. I thought about how much I have been inspired by the reactions of the American public at the time of the tragedy and of what we have seen throughout the year. But, Mr. Speaker, I wonder honestly what we think we have accomplished as a Congress in this last year.”