Political Quotes

“it is with great pride and a little bit of sorrow that I rise this evening to recognize the fact that this may very well be one of the last nights for one of our very esteemed colleagues to serve on the floor of this great House. I have gotten to know the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Portman) over the last several years. I have had the privilege of serving with him on the Committee on Ways and Means and at the Republican leadership table. I do not believe that there is a finer or more dedicated public servant to serve in this House. There is no question that he has the respect of all of our colleagues on both sides of the aisle for his seriousness of purpose, for his understanding of the issues, and mastery of the legislative process. It will truly be a loss for us in the House, but we are also fortunate as Americans that the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Portman) will go on to serve this great country and serve our President hopefully in the very near future. So it is with a bittersweet good-bye that I do say and congratulate the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Portman).”