Louie Gohmert: “Obviously, the people whom I have to thank in addition to my family, Kathy is--well, I don't think I could have gotten…”

“Obviously, the people whom I have to thank in addition to my family, Kathy is--well, I don't think I could have gotten elected without her help both running for judge and then for Congress. My girls have put up with so very much. They have taken abuse for my positions and things I have said, done, and fought for. But I have always felt that I was the most fortunate Member of Congress because of whom I got to represent, the people of east Texas. We are so blessed in Texas. I am really blessed they took a chance. Nine of twelve counties had not elected a Republican for Congress, and I am grateful that they took a chance on me. So I will always be grateful to the people of east Texas. My service is not over, it will be in a different capacity. One of the things that has really bothered me during my time is other Christians saying: Louie, we don't have to worry, God is in control. That is so frustrating. I love what my friend, Pastor Tommy Nelson says: Just because God is in control doesn't mean He wants us to lean on our shovel and pray for a hole because He gave us all tools and expects us to use the tools while we are praying, that is fine, but use what He gave us. We have heard from people who have done that. There are so many more that are tied up other places. But it really has been an inspiration to me to see the people who are coming in, who have come in, like those we have heard from; they are smart, ethical, and care deeply about America and about America's future.…”