Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary member of my team who joined our office 1 year ago as a Brookings Congressional Fellow and will, sadly, be returning to his previous role at the Department of Defense in the new year. Chris Pacholec is a native of New Jersey, which we have forgiven him for. He has now earned the title of honorary Pennsylvanian. A Renaissance man, Chris brings his joyful spirit, hardworking dedication, banking skills, Legos, and corgi, Dexter, to our office, faithfully and tirelessly serving Pennsylvania's Fourth Congressional District. Chris took on the Foreign Affairs Committee work for my office during extraordinarily heavy times. He became an integral part of our legislative team right away, meeting with constituents, advocacy organizations, and fellow Hill staff. In just under a year, Chris has become a de facto foreign policy expert and a valued member of our team. We will miss his calm demeanor and wealth of knowledge, along with his infectious, positive attitude. I speak for my whole team when I say: Thank you, Chris. We are sorry to see you go, and we hope that you will be back soon. Feel free to bring the cupcakes. We wish you the best. ____________________”