Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, not only is this an honor for Pennsylvania and for the city of Philadelphia, but the fact is that the gentleman from Kentucky, Jim Bunning, achieved his greatness in the First Congressional District of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, that I now represent. Jim, it is a good, solid Democratic district. The heritage in south Philadelphia was from Joe DiMaggio, and most of the kids in south Philadelphia were Yankee rooters, so we were thrilled when Jim finally came to Philadelphia with the Phillies, rather than with the A's, so he would not have to pitch against the Yankees anymore. But when he came to Philadelphia, all Philadelphia became fans of Jim Bunning's. Only last week in the article, letters to the editor, young people were writing praising the exploits of Jim Bunning, and urging those who were going to vote to elect him to the Baseball Hall of Fame. I am so happy that they did. We admire you, Jim. You are a great, great, great Philadelphian.”