Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize July 20 as Pennsylvania Day. Since the inception of our Nation, Pennsylvania has played a transformative role in United States history. In our foundational years, Pennsylvania was the site of many important battles and military milestones, like the Battle of Valley Forge in the Revolutionary War and the Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War. Pennsylvania is home to a lot of firsts, including: our Nation's first capitol, Philadelphia; the American flag sewn by Betsy Ross; and the first commercial oil well, in my district, giving birth to the modern petroleum industry. Pennsylvania has a proud history of American craftsmanship and work ethic, from our steel mills and coal mines to farmlands and forests. I am encouraged each and every day by Pennsylvania's rich history, and I am grateful for our industrious residents who continue to build a bright future for the Commonwealth. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to call Pennsylvania my home, today and always. ____________________”