Political Quotes

“My good friend from California on the other side of the coast, a lot of similar issues, and I have gotten to know this Congressman for a long time since I have been here. There were many social gatherings and things. I am going to miss the relationships with my friends, but I thank Congressman Doug LaMalfa for sticking around to say a few words. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from California (Mr. LaMalfa). Mr. LaMALFA. Mr. Speaker, I am here with mixed feelings here. Of course, I want to be here to honor Alex, but I am sorry we have to. I can echo a lot of the words our colleagues have said here too for your standing up and being forthright, and the reason you wanted to take a bold step to be able to represent the people in the entire State of West Virginia. You have done, as the map shows, one-half of the State already, which is pretty amazing. I come from California where I represent one-fifty- second, for those who are keeping score. I really value your friendship. You have been one of my best friends in my legislative years. I appreciate that a lot. Our good pal, Tony Strickland, from southern California is the one who put us together here. I have known Tony ever since I first ran in the State legislature many years ago. He said: You have to check out Alex, he is great. He was absolutely right. You have been a strong voice as a patriot for our basic freedoms. You have always done it with a sense of humor and a good flair that people want to be around you.…”