Political Quotes

“I want to thank all those involved because, as was noted earlier, every life in this building and across this country and across the world has been touched by breast cancer. I lost my mom to breast cancer. I lost my dad to cancer as well--colon cancer. This is a program that seems to work. It has been in place since before the year 2000. The numbers are quite startling. Instead of paying 49 cents for a stamp, you pay 60 cents. And that money, accumulated over time, has generated tens of millions of dollars. It is something that is worthwhile. I appreciate Mr. McCarthy and his passion for this issue. I appreciate Mrs. Lummis and her desire to tackle this. I also appreciate what Ms. Speier and Mrs. Watson Coleman have added to this discussion and their passion on tackling this issue. It truly transcends everything we do. It touches every life, and it is something we must win and we must overcome. This happens to be one of those government programs that actually works. And so we are suggesting to our colleagues that we vote ``aye'' and support this and allow it to continue. It is one of the good things we do. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”