Political Quotes

“as a proud Pennsylvanian, I want to express my strong support for Governor Tom Ridge and to applaud the President for his nomination as the first Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security. Unfortunately, scheduling prevented me from introducing Governor Ridge during the nomination hearing in the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee. I would like to commend the Committee for its expedited consideration of this important nomination in order to facilitate the establishment of this critical new agency and the Senate for the quick consideration of his nomination today. Governor Ridge has served the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for many years and the Nation since shortly after the tragic attacks of September 11, 2001. This period of challenge has shown the greatness of our Nation in the immediate response of heroic Americans such as Todd Beamer and others who gave their lives flying over Pennsylvania in United Flight #93 and the many who have heeded the call to service and sacrifice since then. I would especially like to thank Governor Ridge today for heeding the President's call and agreeing to help in this new way to better prepare and protect our Nation from old and new threats in the midst of a changing world.”