Political Quotes

“I rise today to invite my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to join the bipartisan Congressional Scouting Caucus. Scouting has been an essential part of my life. I am an Eagle Scout and was a Scoutmaster for more than 30 years. The lessons I learned through Scouting: leadership, service, self-reliance, and integrity remain deeply imbedded in my daily life and guide my work here in Congress. My decisions are guided by the principles of the Scout oath: my duty to God, duty to country, duty to others, and to myself. That is the kind of clarity and compass that Scouting instills. It is a moral benchmark, one that teaches young people to serve their communities, respect others, and become engaged, responsible citizens. That is why I am proud of the work we are doing with the bipartisan Congressional Scouting Caucus. This group exists to strengthen and support Scouting programs across the country and to highlight the incredible impact Scouts have in each of our districts. Madam Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join our caucus whether you were a Scout yourself, have Scouts in your family, or simply believe in the power of mentorship and youth leadership. There is no better time to get involved than now. Today, we are hosting Camp Capitol Hill, an event that will bring the spirit of Scouting right to the heart of our Nation's Capital.”