Political Quotes

“I rise with my many colleagues on both sides of the aisle to offer a many-gun salute to one of the clearly most vigorous, admired, and truly respected leaders ever to come to these Halls of Congress. My colleagues, this courageous and dynamic Marine veteran who arrived on the Hill twenty years ago has not only been a credit to the Marine Corps in terms of the vitality and drive with which he discharged his duties, but also to this House to which he has for so long given so much of his energy and good judgment. These Halls will remain desolate for a long time after our very good friend Gerald Solomon has departed. As the Chairman of the Rules Committee, one of the most important and difficult tasks on Capitol Hill, Jerry attacked his work with a spirited dedication rarely seen on the Hill. Involved in every serious piece of legislation, his ability to control the flow of business and determine which alternatives should be brought up for a vote has been close to legendary. The 22nd District of New York, which includes much of Hudson Valley, has been a Republican area since the birth of the Republican Party, and Jerry Solomon has aggressively supported most of the conservative programs of the Party, reflecting his own convictions and those of his loyal constituents.”