Political Quotes

“I rise today to recognize and honor my friend Ryan McCoy, a departing member of my staff. Ryan McCoy is, in fact, much more than just a member of my staff; he has been the energy behind many of my legislative goals, and he is also a close friend. While no tribute of words could ever match the debt of gratitude he truly deserves, I would like to pay tribute in the official records of Congress to someone who fought to make a difference both for the State of Utah and for our country. C.S. Lewis said: Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: ``What! You too? I thought I was the only one.'' My friendship with Ryan McCoy, my former legislative director, was born in that very way described by C.S. Lewis. We met back in 2009 when I was speaking to a group of Utahans about a topic near and dear to my heart: article I, section 8 of the Constitution. I spoke of my passion for the Constitution and for the principles of limited government embodied therein, and my message apparently struck something of a chord with Ryan, who had recently taken a greater interest in finding ways to restore those same principles. We spent several hours after the speech talking about what the Constitution meant to both of us.…”