Jerry Lewis: “I hope my colleagues who are not on the floor but listening from their offices will make note of this passing, for we…”

“I hope my colleagues who are not on the floor but listening from their offices will make note of this passing, for we have heard today some of those words which will be the last words we hear from a man of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Vic Fazio). He is a man of the House, because like very few Members, he understands and believes in this institution. While Vic and Judy are dear friends of Arlene's and mine, I must say that to see him leaving this place is a great blow to all of us who believe in the future of our democracy. For Vic, like very few Members, truly understands that politics is indeed a part of our life, but our work involves this institution and the people's business. He recognizes that most of the solutions that come forth to this well do not come forth in the form of partisan politics, but that major solutions and public policy are best melded by men and women working together on behalf of their people. As they leave the House, the House is lesser because of it.”