[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 13665]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   WELCOMING THE HONORABLE BOB TURNER TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from New York (Mr. 
Rangel) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. RANGEL. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  Most of us know that we are so honored to be Members of this august 
body and that whenever we have an election, the winners clearly are 
Members of the Congress, the Constitution, and our great country.
  We from New York have the special history of not being partisan and 
working together for our districts, our communities, our country. Peter 
King has been here long enough to remember the days when adversaries 
could also be friends.
  On behalf of the Congress and the New York delegation, we all welcome 
the Honorable Bob Turner in joining our group. We in the State 
delegation look forward to working with him.
  At this time, Mr. Speaker, I yield to my distinguished friend, Peter 
King, from the great State of New York.
  Mr. KING of New York. Thank you, Congressman Rangel.
  As all of you know, this is not something we're used to doing in New 
York. But it's a great moment. It's a great moment for New York. It's a 
great moment for the people of the Ninth Congressional District. It's a 
special privilege for me to be able to introduce our newly elected 
Member.
  Bob Turner is an Army veteran. He's an extremely successful 
businessman. Most importantly, he's the proud husband of Peggy, proud 
father of 5 children, and proud grandfather of 13 children. I can tell 
you he's a great friend and a great human being. He's going to make an 
outstanding Congressman. I'm so proud to be here today with Bob Turner, 
as I've been during the years I've come to know him and to respect him. 
He's going to be a truly outstanding addition to this body and great 
fighter for the people of New York.
  Thank you, Chairman Rangel.
  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I thank you for the great privilege of 
bringing to you our newly elected Member, the Honorable Bob Turner.
  The SPEAKER. The gentleman from New York is recognized.

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  Mr. TURNER of New York. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, 
Congressman Rangel. Thank you, Congressman King.
  With true humility, I accept this awesome responsibility, and I 
pledge not to forget how I got here. It was an important bipartisan 
election; it's the only way it can be done in New York City. And I will 
also promise not to forget why I'm here, and it's the future, which is 
ably represented here by these handsome grandchildren, not even the 
whole brood. Follow a good example and be brief.
  Thank you.

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