On the recordNovember 29, 2012
It's one of the blessings, Judy, that I've been allowed, because of my district, about 100 miles each way, in my 12 years serving here, while I've been honored to work here, I've been blessed to live at home all but 12 nights, or maybe 13 nights that I couldn't go back home. But being able to go back to my wife and children, to start every day and end every day with them kept me grounded. And it's one of the sacrifices that, as you know, and our colleagues, the families of Members make a tremendous sacrifice, because I'm the exception. I'm the only Pennsylvanian. There's a couple of Maryland and Virginias, but most Members have to be away all week or relocate their families here, so it is a tremendous family commitment. But you're right. As I say, my kids, when I walk in the door, they don't care if I was meeting with the President of the United States or working whatever issue. Dad, get rid of the coat and tie. We're late for practice. Let's go. Kids do a good job of keeping our priorities straight.
