Political Quotes

“I rise in support of H.R. 5528, Representative Lynch's legislation to name a post office in Brockton, Massachusetts, on behalf its favorite son, Rocky Marciano. Mr. Speaker, the men who occupied the opposite corner for Rocky Marciano's 49 professional fights probably would agree on only one thing about him: that he was a magnificent fighter. In a career that lasted a little more than 8 years, he won all 49 of his pro fights. He still to this day is the only heavyweight to finish undefeated. He won 43 by knockouts, 9 of those in the first round. None of his first 16 fights lasted even five rounds. Only once did he win on a split decision, and only once did he have to go the full 15 rounds to subdue an opponent. His nose looked like a piece of cork, his eyes like black stilettos angrily firing out at his foes. His hands were like hammers, pounding relentlessly on the hapless men who opposed him. At 5'10'', 185 pounds, he was smaller and slower than most heavyweights. But what he lacked in size and speed, he made up for in his desire and toughness. And that's why the crowd loved him.”