On the recordJanuary 12, 2011
I thank the gentleman. Madam Speaker, there are a few words that have touched me over the last few days that I would like to share. First, thankfulness, thoughtfulness, prayerfulness, patience, wisdom, and hope. First we should remember those who have lost loved ones, keep them in your thoughts and prayers. They'll not need them just today, but they'll need them in the weeks, the months, and the years to come. A pain that will never leave their hearts. Second, thankfulness. We sure thank God for Gabby's remarkable recovery and pray that her recovery continues in a speedy way and in a way that causes her to recover to the point where she can return to this House and work with us again. And I think of patience and wisdom--and I'm addressing the Speaker but asking the Members of this body to think about patience and wisdom in a moment because first of all, let's respect the investigation that's being conducted by the law enforcement officers across this country, the Federal, local, and State agencies.
