Henry Waxman: “Mr. Speaker, I want to join in expressing my shock and grief at the loss of our friend and colleague, Walter Capps. When…”

“Mr. Speaker, I want to join in expressing my shock and grief at the loss of our friend and colleague, Walter Capps. When we think of Walter Capps, the overwhelming aura of the man is the fundamental decency of him. In his life and in his death, he reminds us of those things that we value most; honesty, friendship, loyalty, civility, and an unwavering dedication to the public good. I wished he had been here longer and been able to serve in the House of Representatives and his district for a longer time, but his legacy will live on in the lives of the thousands of students that he touched so deeply. I want to join my colleagues and the whole House of Representatives on this very sad day in expressing our condolences to his family. He will be sorely missed.”