Political Quotes

“I think that the gentleman's whole theme has been one that rings true for America, and that is to make our families stronger, and by doing that we make America stronger. I did want to make one parenthetical comment, discussing AmeriCorps. I can tell my colleagues about a couple of programs that frankly in relationship back to what the Congressman from Georgia, Mr. Kingston, was talking about, the RSVP and the foster grandparent programs have been outstanding examples, and I will have to look into the tutor program you spoke of to see whether it is as accountable and as beneficial. But I think the overall theme that the gentleman from Michigan has presented tonight, balancing our budget, getting tax relief to families, letting them become one-wage-earner families, if that is what they want, so that they can again spend more time together, enjoy the quality of life, build their communities, and I think that kind of vision of America's dream is certainly one that people from my district will want to embrace.”