David Schweikert: “This is one of those--you have already touched on C.T.'s resume. But I get to do something that is a little unique right…”

“This is one of those--you have already touched on C.T.'s resume. But I get to do something that is a little unique right now. I am not going to give his resume again. He was my neighbor. He and Mary were my friends. Have you ever had someone in your life, and they are just sort of an acquaintance, and they just ooze something really unique called love. C.T. was a big guy, powerful voice. He could sing and the rafters shook. Every time he gave the prayer at a Kiwanis meeting, or a Republican meeting, or something else, I almost felt like I was going to do an altar call. And being Catholic, that is actually a little odd. I thought that would be funnier. {time} 1645 He and his wife did something amazing. They were involved in everything from my school board to the Arizona clemency board. The fact of the matter is he had a powerful impact on a lot of us who live in an upper income suburb on the side of Scottsdale, Arizona. It is a beautiful place. I remember sitting down with him and saying, ``Okay, C.T., you are my neighbor. You are my friend. Why are you a Republican?'' In this powerful voice, ``David, son, I am going to be part of that abolitionist party,'' and then he went on to explain his history, his life.…”