Political Quotes

“I thank Congressman Davis for yielding. To Karen Shimkus and the family, thank you for sharing John with all of us for so many years. Thank you for your warmth and friendship as well. I am told that John is a big fan of the movie ``Tombstone.'' As the former chairman of the committee, now ranking member of the committee, there are a couple of great quotes out of ``Tombstone'' that I think sum up for many of us who have the pleasure to serve with him and see his passion for his district, see his passion for his community, see his passion for good policy. One of them would be when Kurt Russell said: ``Tell him the law is coming. You tell 'em I'm coming and hell's coming with me.'' When you want somebody at your side fighting for a cause, that sums up John Shimkus. Russell also said: ``You called down thunder. Well, now you've got it.'' As we have tackled these issues and we have watched John stand up for the people that sent him here, we know that he is by their side. And he not only brings the passion, but he brings the intellect and he brings deep principle to every fight. So, John, we wish you and Karen and the family well. God speed in your next endeavor, my friend.”