Political Quotes

“Today I continue my endeavor to refresh and remind my Democratic colleagues of the excellent legislative record we have created over the past 40 years. Last week, I began this series of floor speeches with the 84th Congress. Ike was President and the Democrats had just taken control of the House of Representatives. The 84th Congress raised the minimum wage, ratified the Southeast Atlantic Treaty Organization, established peace with Austria, and freed Germany from allied occupation. The Democrat Party did this and more. Today, Mr. Speaker, Democrats are often chastised as the party of intrusive government and personal dependency. Today, I will cite examples from 85th Congress and provide historical evidence that counters these misconceptions. Between 1957 and 1958, our country was rebounding from fighting World War Two and the war in Korea. The United States was able to do this while engaged in the cold war with our Communist adversaries. Also during the 1950's, our Nation emerged as a world superpower and Congress joined the civil rights battle. The 85th Congress confidently and effectively addressed these pivotal national issues.”