“Ideals are like stars ─ you will not succeed in reaching them; but as the ancient seamen used them to guide them to their destination, you can use them to guide you to your destiny.” — Anonymous (as cited by IP Emeritus C.W. Jones)

“You have in this man, in my humble opinion, a leader with all the characteristics that General Moore talked about this morning: self-confidence, vision, character, integrity, a willingness to fight, and loyalty.” — Richard Gephardt, introducing IP Newton B. Jones

“This union lifted my father out of poverty. It gave him a chance. What you do now doesn’t just affect you; it doesn’t just affect your generation; it affects many generations.” — Barb Kuley, daughter of deceased International Rep Connie Mobley on the importance of the Boilermakers union.