Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, Dr. Burgess has been quite a mentor, quite a friend, and quite an example. As he and Laura proceed on their next step in their history and their work for Texas, I want them to know from us, our deepest gratitude and thankfulness. It has been an absolute pleasure to serve alongside him and get to know him and to watch him. He probably doesn't know this, but I have a little bit of a sense of humor, and he does too, and we really appreciate that. Brenda and I will be praying for him and Laura, for his family, for God's blessings over this new chapter in his life. We hope it is filled with joy, peace, patience, goodness, kindness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control, as Galatians 5 lays out in the fruit of the Spirit. We love what he has done to serve this Nation faithfully, and he is leaving a legacy that will not soon be forgotten. God bless Dr. Burgess, and may God continue to bless Texas and the United States because of him. We are grateful for him. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”