Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize the rich history of the Italian American community in the United States as we celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph--La Festa Di San Giuseppe--on March 19. St. Joseph was credited with preventing a famine in Sicily in the Middle Ages, and the Feast of St. Joseph is celebrated widely among Italian Americans--including my family and many others across my home State of Rhode Island--and is an opportunity to recall the many contributions of Italian Americans to our country and to honor the patron saint of the family. Here in the United States, we recognize the powerful impact of the Italian American experience, which began five centuries ago with the explorations of Vespucci and Verrazano. Italian Americans represent some of this country's, and indeed the world's, foremost innovators--in health and science, business and industry, politics and government, arts and culture. In celebrating the many milestones of the Italian American heritage on this Feast of St. Joseph, we honor the lives, work, and rich history of Italian Americans throughout our Nation. Buona Festa Di San Giuseppe, Happy St. Joseph's Day, to everyone. ____________________”