BY: CAPITOL HILL CUBANS
May the world's autocrats take note.
From yesterday's opening session of the 112th Congress:
"Recognizing our roles under the Constitution, united in our love of country, we now engage in a strong symbol of American democracy: the peaceful and respectful exchange of power. I will now pass on this gavel - and the sacred trust that goes with it - to the new Speaker."
-- Outgoing Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)
"The American people have humbled us. They have refreshed our memories as to just how temporary the privilege to serve is. They have reminded us that everything here is on loan from them. That includes this gavel, which I accept cheerfully and gratefully, knowing I am but its caretaker. After all, this is the people's House. This is their Congress. It's about them, not us. What they want is a government that is honest, accountable and responsive to their needs. A government that respects individual liberty, honors our heritage, and bows before the public it serves."
-- Incoming Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. John Boehner (R-OH)
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