Political Quotes

“I yield myself the balance of my time. Madam Speaker, today is a historic day, also, as two of the stalwarts of this House of Representatives perhaps are here tonight to argue as chairman and ranking member of the Appropriations Committee on behalf of not only themselves, their committee, but also the teams they represent. The gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Obey) perhaps will be on the floor tomorrow, I don't know, but tonight I will be here, and I would like to recognize the service that Mr. Obey has given the United States Congress. I have been with Mr. Obey over a number of times in the last 14 years up in the Rules Committee. I have seen him very early in the morning and very late in the day. Mr. Obey has presented himself not only in a professional manner, but represented his party and its thoughts very well. It would be my hope I would be able to offer a warm hand and extension to him to say: Job well done, sir. Also, on my side, the gentleman from California (Mr. Lewis) will be on the floor in just a few moments as they present this final spending package, the CR. Mr. Lewis has been a very dear friend of mine over the years. He has been very gracious about hearing the activities I believe are important, including those of the gentlewoman from Wisconsin who sits in the chair tonight as the Speaker pro tempore, for issues related to sight, retinal issues, and the ability we have to create a better life for those who have lost their sight. Mr.…”