Political Quotes

“I will not speak for nearly 60 minutes. I'm tempted to engage the gentleman, my good friend, Mr. Woodall, in debate. But I won't do that because I know he's still smarting from his Bulldogs' loss over the weekend. And I'll let him continue to think about that. I very much enjoy the friendship and camaraderie with Mr. Woodall, although we do have a difference of opinion on some of those issues. Before we start, Madam Speaker, I would say to the individual who will be speaking following my presentation that I plan to only speak for about 5 minutes or less. This will not be an hour-long presentation. So the speaker who will follow me on the majority side, I recommend he hang near the floor because I will be wrapping up shortly. Madam Speaker, I rise to commemorate the 50th anniversary of La Roche College. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of Divine Providence in McCandless, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh, it was named in honor of Marie de la Roche, the first superior of the Congregation of the Sisters of Divine Providence. Originally a college for religious sisters, it now educates a diverse group of students from around the world, offering high-quality educational opportunities that continue to reflect its Catholic heritage. Soon after its founding, La Roche experienced financial difficulties that threatened the school's existence. Due to the financial strain, the congregation at that time seriously considered permanently closing the college.…”