Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, as my friend, Mr. Cook, just pointed out, H.R. 1500 designates a small triangle of land in Washington, D.C., as Robert Emmet Park. The parcel is home to a statue of Robert Emmet, a seminal figure in Ireland's quest for independence. The bill also authorizes the National Park Service, which manages the area, to add interpretive displays and signage to the area. Emmet admired the independence we achieved in this country and only wanted the same freedom and liberty for his compatriots in Ireland. Designating this small plot of land and the accompanying statue as Robert Emmet Park will stand as a constant reminder of the call to liberty and freedom that binds our Nation together. I would like to thank my friend, Representative Crowley from New York City, who is also a proud son of St. Patrick, for his work on this bill, and I urge its swift passage. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the distinguished gentleman from New York (Mr. Crowley).”