Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, we are saddened about the passing of our former colleague, Representative Owen Pickett, who served the Second Congressional District of Virginia from 1987 to 2001. Owen was a respected and principled leader. Sometimes we really never get to know each other in this institution, and sometimes it is at the latest, sometimes almost never. Owen was a good man, a decent man, very honest, very ethical, and very, very committed to the military. He was a tireless representative of the best interests of the Norfolk and Virginia Beach areas. We extend our deepest sympathies to his wife, Sybil, his three daughters, and his family. I just want to say ``Well done, thou good and faithful servant.'' [From the Virginian-Pilot, Oct. 29, 2010] Owen Pickett: A Practical Man Tributes to Owen Pickett poured forth from members of both political parties after his death Wednesday at the age of 80. That was testament to the respect that Pickett commanded from Republicans and Democrats across Hampton Roads and Virginia. For decades, he persuaded people of all persuasions to set aside their differences and accomplish important tasks with courage and good humor. His ecumenical politics and practical bent attracted fans of every stripe and generation. No name comes up as consistently in Editorial Board interviews when candidates are asked which local leader they admire.…”