Political Quotes

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I know it is like being a grandparent, Brandon. It is all the fun without the responsibility. This weekend, I was privileged to be able to bring some college friends who were political science graduates like myself. They always have that awe of being here. So thank you all, and thank you, Mr. Speaker. So much has been accomplished by FMC thanks to the commitment of these Members, like Congressman Kilmer and Bill Timmons, who take a close, hard look at how Congress operates as an institution and what reforms can be made to empower Members and congressional staff. I am pleased to announce that Derek Kilmer, once he becomes a former Member in a couple of weeks, will join the FMC board and will continue to be a partner to Chairwoman Bice in that capacity. I am also pleased to welcome Chairwoman Bice to the House Chamber this morning so that we can properly recognize her exceptional leadership in this space. I would ask Chairwoman Bice to join me at the dais. FMC is incredibly pleased to present our 2024 Distinguished Service Award to the chair of the House Administration Subcommittee on Modernization, Stephanie Bice of Oklahoma. Thanks to your leadership, there have been remarkable strides in fostering collaboration across party lines, proving that Congress can work together for the common good. Under your leadership, the subcommittee has made critical recommendations that will have a lasting impact on the functionality and effectiveness of Congress.…”