Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a friend and colleague who will be retiring from Congress as the 116th Congress comes to a close. I have served with Dr. Phil Roe since we came into Congress together as classmates in 2009. Phil represents the First Congressional District of Tennessee. His pathway to Congress includes being an Eagle Scout, veteran, mayor, and medical physician, delivering more than 5,000 of his future constituents. Phil and I have sat next to each other on the House Education and Labor Committee for 12 years. We started at the very end of the seniority seating and now sit prominently as senior members. {time} 1230 Congressman Roe has left his mark serving the American people as chair and Republican leader of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. He authored the MISSION Act, which ensures veterans have the ability to receive the best possible care now and in the future, and the Forever GI Bill, which ensures veterans won't lose access to the education benefits that they earned through their service. Madam Chair, in his own words, Congressman Phil Roe said it best: ``I'll leave Congress at the end of the year knowing that our Nation's heroes are better served today because of our work.'' Thank you, Phil. And thank you to his wife, Clarinda, and their family for sharing Phil with us. Best wishes for whatever the next chapter's adventures bring. Farewell to Congressman Greg Walden”