Political Quotes

“I want to thank the gentlelady from New York, and I want to first of all say this will not be the last we hear of your voice, and what a stupendous voice you have. Thank you so much for making this time on the floor a time that pays tribute to veterans but also recognizes the outstanding service that you've given to this Nation, to the Committee on Homeland Security and your other committees, but more importantly the passion that you've shown as a true American. I hope that we heed the voice that you just lifted up that we owe to veterans not only this great legislation, but also the ability to come together and work on their behalf and on behalf of all Americans. {time} 1710 Thank you again for allowing me to comment on this bill as the ranking member on the Homeland Security Transportation Committee. I thank Mr. Bilirakis. We have worked together on a number of legislative initiatives, and I thank him as well for his service, along with the retiring chairman, Chairman King, and our Democratic ranking member, Mr. Thompson, for their leadership. It gives me great comfort to be able to come on the floor today and say thank you. Even though no one wants to see a homeless hero, a homeless veteran, I spent, over the holidays, time visiting a number of our centers where homeless veterans are, and I can tell you that they are the most giving and charitable persons.…”