Political Quotes

“I thank the gentlewoman for this opportunity, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez. Madam Speaker, I am 72 years old. I have no children. But if I had a daughter, I would name her Alexandria, because my name is Alexander. If I had a daughter, I would want her to be bold; I would want her to be courageous; I would want her to speak truth to power; I would want her to be just like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The name means helper of humankind, and that is what she is about the business of doing. Madam Speaker, I salute Ms. Ocasio-Cortez for the positions that she has taken. Madam Speaker, this is not the first time we have heard this ``b'' word used by people in positions of authority. A higher office in this country has corrupted the discourse. It came from a higher office, and we all took it for granted. We just assumed, well, that is just a person saying something. ``SOB": You are talking about the mother. This is unacceptable. It is absolutely unacceptable. I believe that we must change the tide of discourse in the country, and I believe that what Ms. Ocasio-Cortez has said is something that all of us should take notice of. She spoke from her heart, as she usually does, by the way--a brilliant head with a compassionate heart. Madam Speaker, I am proud of Ms. Ocasio-Cortez. I will stand with her not only today, but in the future. I don't have to agree with everything she says to respect her dignity, to respect her humanity. And finally this.…”