Political Quotes

“I thank my dear colleague from Michigan for putting together this Special Order for us to talk about our former colleague--and for so many of us--our friend, Representative Paul Mitchell. Mr. Speaker, I first had the opportunity to meet Representative Mitchell on the floor of the House when his youngest son was visiting. We were on the House floor, entering our cards in for a vote, and Paul's son wanted to help push the voting button for different Members. Paul, at that time, was a Republican; I am a Democrat. And if you gave your card to Paul's son, he would invariably vote with the Republicans, regardless of who you were. So there were quite a few engaged Democrats who thought they were being so kind letting a child vote, who had to run over to the well right behind me to change their vote, because, indeed--I believe he was 10 at the time--a 10-year-old had somehow mischievously voted incorrectly. Paul was simultaneously delighted by what was a bit of a funny experience on the House floor, but also a little bit embarrassed that people were running over, That was Paul. He would bring, and does bring, joy to every meeting.…”