I stand here before you in absolute awe of the fact that Congressman Ryan, Patricia's father, gave his life in an attempt to rescue victims from another dangerous cult. Looking at the politicians who serve in our Congress today, should make everyone realize what a rare man Leo Ryan was. I greatly admire him.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker praises Ryan for risking his life to rescue cult victims and contrasts him with modern politicians.
- In plain terms
- Ryan was rare for dying to save cult victims, unlike many politicians today.
- What can you take from it?
- True leadership involves personal risk for others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a leader rare?
- Do we have courage today?
Another view
The praise contrasts past courage with perceived lack in current leaders.
More from Leo J. Ryan
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That (a) the President of the United States is …
Permalink to quote #5 Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask for a moment of silence here in this chamber to remember our fallen colleague, my predecessor representing the San Francisco P…
Permalink to quote #7 Mr. Speaker, the activities of the Rev. Sun Myung Moon's Unification Church continue to cause distress for many of us. As you know, the House Subcommittee on I…
Permalink to quote #4
Related quotes
A decline in courage may be the most striking feature that an outside observer notices in the West today. The Western world has lost its civic courage, both as…
Alexander SolzhenitsynAlexander Solzhenitsyn quote #44 When you have sweated, toiled, had mad dreams, hopeless nightmares, you find yourself in London's streets, cold and dank in the night air. Think - what have I …
Michael CollinsMichael Collins quote #1 I stand here before you in absolute awe of the fact that Congressman Ryan, Patricia's father, gave his life in an attempt to rescue victims from another danger…
Richard BeharRichard Behar quote #2