Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and honor and commemorate Bill Pascrell. I am a Republican, he is a Democrat, but I don't know anybody, Republican or Democrat, who loved their country more and fought for the people they represented like Billy Pascrell. He was a tough guy from New Jersey that stood up for the working people in his district and was a loud and proud voice for his constituents. I just respect that. I respect that he was authentic in this place of so many plastic people--and I hate to say that. People just regurgitate the party lines on both sides of the aisle. We hardly have any real debate. It is all sort of choreographed. Mr. Speaker, God rest Billy Pascrell's soul, bless his family and comfort them. I pray we get more Billy Pascrell people who are real and love this country and will sacrifice for it. I am glad and honored to have served with him. ____________________”