Post by Jack Jenkins on Jan 10, 2006 23:55:41 GMT -5
My Fellow Representatives,
It is with humble gratitude that I address you today. Due to the unfortunate resignation of our esteemed Dennis Retton, the House Minority has had a whole in the position of Minority Leader. Mr. Retton filled that position with honor, dignity and respect, and his shoes are hard to fill.
My colleagues in the Democratic Party, however, have found it fitting to name me to that position, and I accept it with gratitude, and the promise that I will do my best to represent them with the same dignity that Mr. Retton did.
In closing, I would just like to thank my fellow Democrats for their support, and would like to say that I look forward to future work with my esteemed colleagues across the aisle.
Good Day.
It is with humble gratitude that I address you today. Due to the unfortunate resignation of our esteemed Dennis Retton, the House Minority has had a whole in the position of Minority Leader. Mr. Retton filled that position with honor, dignity and respect, and his shoes are hard to fill.
My colleagues in the Democratic Party, however, have found it fitting to name me to that position, and I accept it with gratitude, and the promise that I will do my best to represent them with the same dignity that Mr. Retton did.
In closing, I would just like to thank my fellow Democrats for their support, and would like to say that I look forward to future work with my esteemed colleagues across the aisle.
Good Day.