Mr. Speaker, it is Mother's Day weekend, so let us take a minute to remember the lessons mothers teach us.
Mothers teach us to treat everyone with respect, even those who oppose us. Mothers teach us to treat all human beings with human rights. Mothers teach us that when we are asked a question, we should give a straight answer. Mothers teach us that we should own up to our mistakes and always be honest. Mothers teach us not to embellish our accomplishments or make things up. One never lies to one's mother. Mothers teach us not to bow to peer pressure and that drugs are bad. Mothers teach us that we have to play by the rules and not make them up as we go along. Mothers teach us the value of a hard-earned dollar and that we are not to waste money.
Do members know what else is great about mothers? Mothers do not leave their children and grandchildren with massive debt that will take generations to pay off.
Happy Mother's Day.