Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 5788, legislation to designate the post office located at 103 Center Street West in Eatonville, Washington, as the National Park Ranger Margaret Anderson Post Office. You've heard a little bit about some of her history, educational past and some of her family history, but let me tell you that this really hits close to home for me as a law enforcement officer in my previous life. I spent 33 years in the law enforcement profession. Margaret Anderson was a park ranger for 4 years at Mount Rainier National Park. The little town of Eatonville is nestled in a little valley, right at the bottom of beautiful Mount Rainier, which was where Margaret Anderson lived. It's called the gateway to the national park, the gateway to Mount Rainier, the gateway where folks come to visit in order to reflect on their lives and to dream. It's usually a peaceful, serene, and beautiful place to visit. Margaret's job usually was to guide folks, give direction, patrol the area, offer first aid, and just in general be the loving and kind person as she has been described here today and after her death and throughout the past year by friends and family who dearly miss her. {time} 1340 But on New Year's Day, things changed. Her job took on a totally different meaning. She was now the protector of those people who came to reflect and dream. Their lives were in danger, and she stepped in front.…”