Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognition of the annual Penn State Dance Marathon, or ``THON,'' which was held over the past weekend on Pennsylvania State University's main campus in Pennsylvania's Fifth Congressional District. THON is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, raising funds and awareness for the battle against pediatric cancer. Since 1977, THON has raised more than $127 million for the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital. Each year, people from across Pennsylvania and even the Nation gather at the Bryce Jordan Center for THON, including Penn State students, university alum, and the parents and the children who have been impacted by childhood cancer. To the organizers of this wonderful event, I want you to know just how proud I am of your efforts. It was just announced that this year's dance marathon raised nearly $9.8 million. I continue to be amazed by the good works of this student-run organization, and I wish them the best of luck in their planning for next year. ____________________”