Political Quotes

“It is my honor to introduce to you and to our colleagues today our newest member of the Pennsylvania delegation, Mark Critz. Congressman Critz is a dedicated public servant to the people of western Pennsylvania. For more than a decade, Mark has served in many roles for the late Jack Murtha, including as his district director. As I am sure many of you know, a Member's district director knows the ins and outs of a Member's congressional district, and Mark was an integral part of the communities for which he served and a strong advocate for them. He deeply understands the needs of western Pennsylvanians and comprehends what needs to be done to help them. Mark is a proven problem solver, and residents of western Pennsylvania can clearly see the results of his and Jack's efforts throughout their district. These experiences have prepared him well for his job as a Member of Congress. This is a bittersweet moment for me. Jack passed away too soon. I recently said that Jack was always there when Pennsylvania needed him, and that he was emblematic of the hardworking Pennsylvanians that he represented for so many years. During many of his years in Congress working right next to him and helping Jack get the job done was Mark. I could think of no better person to take over his seat and continue Jack's efforts than Mark. It is a true honor to introduce him as the newest Congressman from Pennsylvania.”