Political Quotes

“we come together today to honor my distinguished colleague and friend, Chairman Tom Bliley. I have had the pleasure of working with Tom during my entire career in the U.S. House of Representatives. As dean of the Virginia delegation, I have come to know him as a gentleman and a tireless servant to the people of the seventh district of Virginia and the nation as a whole. As Chairman of the House Committee on Commerce, Tom oversaw the passage of the landmark Telecommunications Act, which opened up the industry to free and open competition. During his tenure, he has striven to support common sense safety standards, to reduce the regulatory burden on our nation's small businesses, and to overhaul the nation's securities laws. I have traveled with Tom many times over the years to attend NATO Parliamentary Assembly sessions. Tom has served a number of roles in the Assembly since 1994; currently, he is serving as the Acting President. His dedication to maintaining a strong trans-Atlantic relationship and strong support for the NATO alliance will leave its mark for years to come. With his retirement, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation will lose one of its most dedicated and conscientious servants. As a fellow 'rag boater,' I want to wish Tom and his wife, Mary Virginia, the best for the years to come.”