Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague from Texas. It is a real honor to be here tonight. I thank you for hosting this important Special Order hour. Michael Burgess and I have quite a history. We were primary opponents 22 years ago, and I finished third by 91 votes. Mike went on to win the runoff election and provide exemplary service to our Nation and the constituents in Congressional District 26. Shortly after that, I was recalled to Active Duty for Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. It was obvious that God had his hand in both of our directions. My sister-in-law also worked for Michael Burgess for 18 years in your district office. You provided her the same leadership that you did your colleagues here in Congress. I am grateful for your friendship and for your tremendous service to our Nation. I am also proud of your track record of defending the Constitution and your bold leadership in the pro-life movement. I will tell you, abortion is a talking point for many Members of Congress, but not Michael Burgess. You delivered about 3,000 babies in your career as a physician. Let me tell you, most of them, along with their parents and siblings, voted for you, which I realized in 2002. Taking care of those mothers and their babies over the course of your 30-year medical career gave you a unique perspective on the value of life that you brought with you to Congress.…”