Pete Domenici: “the Book of Sirach, as I interpret it, tells us that from what comes out of our lips we will know what is in our hearts.…”

“the Book of Sirach, as I interpret it, tells us that from what comes out of our lips we will know what is in our hearts. Frankly, I want to say that there can be no doubt what is in Dick Halverson's heart. For he has the kindest, most loving words at his lips for everyone, all the time, of anybody I have ever known. He has been a personal spiritual influence on this Senator and many others. And that is not all. The people of this place were all part of his mission. I do not think it should go unnoticed that, instead of just Senators saying some kind remarks that he is entitled to, that there are many around the Senate who wish they could be here so they could say thank you. I do not know how to do that, really, on behalf of all of them, but at least I will try, and say: Dick, we love you. We think you are one of the finest things that ever happened to this place. I hope that I speak for the thousands of non-Senators that you chose to help, of all religions, all creeds, all walks of life. Thank you very much. I yield the floor.”