I think of it as the most unique institution of freedom in the history of the world, soon fall in love with this institution. I think Jerry Solomon has clearly done that, and I tell people often, and I think, Jerry, you, must, too, say I love the House of Representatives; I love its procedures; I love its camaraderie. I even like some of the partisan fights we have here because we are all working here in this House for things in which we invest so much of our life's heartfelt belief, and Jerry has done that. He is an intense man. He is a colorful man. He is a funny man on occasion.
Richard K. Armey: “I think of it as the most unique institution of freedom in the history of the world, soon fall in love with this…”
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Paying tribute to retiring Congressman Jerry Solomon during a House floor speech.
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