The three-martini lunch is the epitome of American efficiency.

The length of one's days matters less than the love of one's family and friends.

This is an hour of history that troubles our minds and hurts our hearts.

Speaker, with mixed emotions we mark the 50th anniversary of the Turkish genocide of the Armenian people. In taking notice of the shocking events in 1915, we observe this anniversary with sorrow in recalling the massacres of Armenians and with pride in saluting those brave patriots who survived to fight on the side of freedom during World War I.

I am the first to admit that I am no great orator or no person that got where I have gotten by any William Jennings Bryan technique.

Let us put an end to self-inflicted wounds. Let us remember that our national unity is a most priceless asset. Let us deny our adversaries the satisfaction of using Vietnam to pit Americans against Americans.

The three-martini lunch is the epitome of American efficiency.