Political Quotes

“I rise to pay tribute to my long-time friend and former colleague, Hamilton Fish, Jr., who passed away this week. As you know, Ham served the Hudson Valley region of New York from 1968 until his retirement in 1994. He was a wonderful man who came from a long line of fine public servants. His father, grandfather, and great-grandfather--all named Hamilton Fish--also devoted themselves to public service. Hamilton Fish, Jr., was one of the most dedicated people I ever had the privilege to serve with. Everyone liked him and respected him. I was always very impressed with him and I enjoyed his friendship. I felt that he rendered outstanding service not only to his constituents in New York, but also to the entire Nation. Hamilton Fish, Jr., is someone who will always be remembered as the kind of person every public servant should aspire to be. He was gracious and kind. He cared about people and he displayed a great deal of common sense and good humor. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, but his achievements and his contributions to our country will always be remembered.”