Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, this legislation provides a modest way for us to honor one who did so much in so many ways to benefit so many people. So let's name the post office in the heart of the community that he called home, just a block away from a twist and turn of the great Guadalupe River, in honor of the great, late Bob Krueger, honoring his memory and make his rich legacy--his values, his grace, his kindness, his commitment to service--a part of our future. Madam Speaker, I thank the chairwoman for her leadership and for our Republican colleague, as well. Madam Speaker, I would just address for the Record the comment that was made about the sponsorship. There were 34 of the 36 Members of the Texas delegation who have indeed cosponsored this bill. The other two Members who chose not to cosponsor have indicated they have no objection to the bill. We are, by presenting this bill, applying the same standard that will apply to the next bill up honoring properly our former colleague, Mr. Wright, in legislation sponsored by Mr. Cornyn and by House Members here, treating them the same way. I think both are well-justified pieces of legislation, and I look forward to their approval.”