Political Quotes

“George Brown is one of the most highly regarded Members of this Congress. And for so many years and while on the other side of the aisle, I don't know of a single instance in which he put partisan politics ahead of what he believed to be best for this country. And so it is with a great sense of opportunity that I lay before us today the opportunity to recognize a very distinguished American. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 5110 designates the United States courthouse in Riverside, California as the ``George E. Brown Jr. United States Courthouse.'' George Edward Brown Jr. was born in Holtville, California on March 6, 1920. He attended public schools in Holtville and graduated from El Centro Junior College and the University of California at Los Angeles. Congressman Brown spent a lifetime in public service working for the betterment of this country. His life work started in the 1930's fighting color barriers and integrating housing at UCLA, and continued through the 1990's when he was working toward improving the environment and expanding economic opportunity for all citizens.”