Political Quotes

“no one could deny our colleague that we honor today, Bill Goodling, has had a brilliant career in education in this Congress and is well known. But I can attest to the fact that he has more horse sense than any Member that ever served in the United States Congress, and that is saying something. Bill is the type of guy that has a twinkle in his eye and love for what he does and for his colleagues that we are going to miss, because he is of the old tradition of the House. As I drive back to my district in Pennsylvania, I go through the gentleman's district. So many times, I have had the occasion to see him when we have stopped for coffee or something. I am going to miss those occasions. Mr. Speaker, I would just suggest that the Members of the House today that have not had the opportunity to spend late evenings with Bill at dinner when we are in session and hear about his horses or hear about his violets, it is a great treat. Because here is a sensitive man who has dedicated his career to the 19th District of Pennsylvania that has not only served his district, but has served this Nation with honor and distinction. As his colleagues have attested to today, he is probably known as 'Mr. Education' in the House of Representatives. I am going to miss my good friend, Bill Goodling. And as a member of the Pennsylvania delegation, I wish him well, he and Hilda, in their retirement. But I am sure we will hear from him in all of those special occasions.”