Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Juan Jose ``Johnny'' Canales, a legend of Tejano music, who died on Thursday at the age of 77. Johnny was a champion for civil rights, an advocate for veterans, and a musician in his own right, but he was best known as the host of the ``Johnny Canales Show,'' a bilingual variety show that ran for decades in the United States and Latin America. It helped launch the careers of countless Tejano stars, including Selena Quintanilla, who made one of her live TV performances on the show in 1985. To his loyal fans, Johnny was best known for his catch phrase: ``You got it, take it away,'' the words of encouragement he would share with all the performers who joined him on stage. Johnny, you will always be remembered, especially among your loyal fans in south Texas. Johnny, ``rest in peace,'' ``que descanse en paz.'' ____________________”