Dennis Hastert Great Quotations

Congress has always been for the people and by the people. And in keeping with the great traditions of our country, we need to keep it that way.

The Pledge of Allegiance simply reinforces the beliefs that led to the birth of our great nation. It is an oath of our fidelity to our country, and I am disappointed that the court chose to rule against this American treasure,

On this historic day, it is a high honor and rather humbling that a great number of my colleagues have come to me and urged me to lead the House into the 21st century, ... It is a calling that I have not sought. However, it is a duty that I cannot ignore.

This is just a great day for the American people. This is a great win for the American people,

for sharing your husband with us, for your steadfast love and for your great faith.

Ralph is a man of courage and a man of great conviction. For more than 23 years he has acted in the best interest of his constituents back home and has always put country before politics,