Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor, remember, and celebrate the life of a dear friend and mentor, Donald Kenneth Sundquist, known to all of us as Don. Don passed away this year on August 27. Over his long and successful career, Don Sundquist served as a business leader, a Member of Congress from his election in 1982 and serving for six consecutive terms, and as Governor of the State of Tennessee from 1995 until 2003. In public office and out of public office, Don cared greatly and profoundly about the people of Tennessee and worked tirelessly for their betterment. Don Sundquist was born in Illinois and earned his bachelor's degree from Augustana College in 1957. Following his graduation, Don served for 2 years in the United States Navy. After an extensive business career, Don was elected to this very body in 1982 from the Seventh Congressional District of Tennessee. Don was known as what was then called a ``Reagan Republican,'' and made himself known as a fiscal conservative. In the House of Representatives, Don served on the House Ways and Means Committee. That is the same committee I serve on. I walk into that grand committee room almost every day and think about Don and his many accomplishments. In 1994, Don was elected as the 47th Governor of the State of Tennessee, he was then elected to serve a second term in 1998 by a record margin. During his tenure as Governor, Don Sundquist ushered in new businesses and companies to the State of Tennessee.…”