Political Quotes

“our friend and colleague Ron Dellums is a man of high principle and integrity who has undertaken his duties and responsibilities in the House of Representatives with vigor and determination. I knew him best as chairman of the House Armed Services Committee where he was recognized by all for his fair, even handed, and collegial way of leading the Committee to the conclusion of its annual work of producing a Defense Department Authorization Bill. This is no easy task. Partisan and personal agendas often derail progress. Keen perception and mature understanding were essential to bring together the competing interests. Ron Dellums had the patience and willingly devoted the time needed for full and thorough debate and consideration. No one was ever denied the opportunity to participate. But his performance as an accomplished and proud chairman of the Armed Services Committee is only part of the story. He is a respected and admired member of this body who has worked tirelessly and diligently to establish a record of solid achievement. He understands better than most the corrosive effect of unmet social needs in American society today. And he hasn't been bashful or reticent about forcefully and eloquently voicing his views about what is needed to bring about a more just society in our nation. Perhaps more than anything else Ron Dellums has established himself as a role model.…”