Political Quotes

“I want to thank all of those who participated in the special order in my behalf yesterday evening on the floor of the House. Their remarks brought tears to my eyes, and I appreciate it so much. Leaving is a sad day for me, but 34 years is long enough. My career in the House has convinced me that term limits are appropriate, and I think 17 terms should be the limit. I want to thank my good friend Jimmy Duncan for spearheading the special order. His remarks were great, as were all the remarks of those who participated: Jerry Solomon, chairman of the Committee on Rules, spoke out in crystal clear language, and I am proud of that; Bart Gordon, Hal Rogers, and Kika de la Garza of Texas, who supplies me with onions. I am assured that Mr. de la Garza is going to mail some to me even after I am out of the Congress. Thank you, thank you, and thank you. Ed Bryant, Zach Wamp, Van Hilleary, Duncan Hunter, and John Myers, and those who extended their remarks, you make me stand so tall and proud. I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. God bless you all.”