Political Quotes

“I join the fellow members of the Virginia delegation in remembering Herb Bateman, a true gentleman and a dedicated public servant. I had been planning to come to the floor later this month to pay tribute to Herb, to talk about his long and distinguished record of service to Virginia and the Nation, and to wish him Godspeed as he retired from the Congress at the end of the session. His untimely passing yesterday reminds us all of our own mortality and how important it is to live our lives with honor and integrity and to make the most of every opportunity we have to serve our fellow men. Herb Bateman lived his life that way. It was a privilege to serve with him the entire 18 years he was in Congress. While we grieve today that Herb is no longer with us, we can find comfort in knowing that at the end of his days, he could hear the voice of God saying, ``Well done, good and faithful servant.'' Herb loved being a Member of Congress. He was a decent, hard-working, and likeable man who reached across the aisle to work together for the best interests of America. He loved representing the people of Virginia's First Congressional District, and beamed with pride in calling his district ``America's First District.'' He worked tirelessly for his district.”