Doris Matsui: “A year ago we said good-bye to Louise Slaughter, our dear, dear, friend. Louise Slaughter was a titan of Congress. She…”

“A year ago we said good-bye to Louise Slaughter, our dear, dear, friend. Louise Slaughter was a titan of Congress. She was unforgettable. When I first joined the Rules Committee after getting elected, I was immediately drawn to Louise. Louise took me under her wing. She even made fun of people that I thought were really wonderful, and she laughed because she knew we shared a joke. Honestly, Louise was somebody who even made the late hours in the Rules Committee fun, too, with her wittiness and her intellect and the fact that, beneath it all, she absolutely loved serving in this wonderful House. Louise lived in perfect balance. She was charming, yet intense; witty, yet resolute. After spending time with Louise, you knew her heart was with the people of western New York, and you knew she wasn't going to back down from her beliefs. She loved her family. She loved her district as if they were her family, also. And we loved Louise because she loved everyone and gave support. We miss you, Louise. ____________________”