Political Quotes

“I stand today to honor my good friend, Jason Chaffetz, as he prepares to leave the House tomorrow. On the day that I was first elected, the very first phone call I got was a number I didn't recognize. I picked it up, and it was Jason. He was the first person to call and congratulate me. He has become a close friend ever since. But he has become more than a friend. He is a person who I trust. I go to him often for advice. I think he has the best political mind in all of Utah, and I am going to miss that. I also appreciate his honesty and his integrity. Leaders take hits-- we understand that--and Jason has taken his share of arrows by those who may not agree with his positions. But no one has ever questioned his honesty or his integrity. There is a great old movie called ``Grumpy Old Men.'' Jason will never be a star in that movie because he is one of the most optimistic, friendly, and positive people that I know. He always has a smile on his face. So for those reasons, Jason, we are going to miss you. On behalf of all Utahns, I thank him for his service. On behalf of millions of Americans throughout the country, we wish him Godspeed in his adventures ahead. ____________________”