Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. Res. 1389, and I commend my colleague Mr. McIntyre for sponsoring this resolution. We often hear about deadbeat and delinquent dads. So it's easy to forget that millions of dads across America are striving to be good husbands and positive role models for their kids. It is important for us to recognize those dads and the tremendous importance of promoting fatherhood in America. There's no denying the invaluable role that a father plays in a child's life. We all know that children with involved and loving fathers have a significant advantage. They tend to perform better in school, to have a healthy self-esteem, to exhibit positive social behavior, and avoid drug use and other criminal activity. But this kind of statistical research really just affirms what we already know to be true: Fatherhood is important. A loving father plays an integral role in the family, and healthy families are the foundation for a healthy society. This is not a partisan issue, and I'm glad that Republicans and Democrats are joining together on this bipartisan effort to honor responsible fatherhood. Small communities across our country rely on the work of families to keep our neighborhoods strong. Churches, community service clubs, and school boards should remember how critical fathers are in creating stable families and, therefore, stable communities. I urge my colleagues to recognize the importance of fatherhood and to support this resolution, H. Res. 1389, today.”