Political Quotes

“I rise today to honor Joe McDade, one of our colleagues, indeed, one of the most illustrious colleagues many of us have had the privilege to serve with in this Congress. As we know, Joe is retiring after 18 terms in the Congress, 36 years of service to our country. Indeed, Joe McDade is an extraordinary person, an extraordinary Pennsylvanian, an extraordinary American. He is one of the most highly respected Members of this Congress, and for good reason. Joe McDade, if he has been anything here, he has been a builder. He has been a positive force, not only for his district and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, but for the United States of America. Joe McDade has made an imprint which will last for generations. Indeed, as a senior member of the Committee on Appropriations, Joe McDade was deeply involved in providing for the strong national defense which was so crucial in leading to our winning the Cold War. As a member of that Committee on Appropriations, as well as his service on other committees, Joe McDade was deeply involved in the economic development, not only of his district, but of Pennsylvania and the Nation. Mr. Speaker, we honor Joe McDade here today because he is so deserving of the honor, and, not only the honor, but the respect and the gratitude of not only the Members of this body, but of the entire country, and certainly of Pennsylvania and his beloved Congressional District.”