Robert Dornan: “I could not have been more shocked when I was standing down there with Congressman Hunter and we heard about this tragic…”

“I could not have been more shocked when I was standing down there with Congressman Hunter and we heard about this tragic passing of Sam. It must be months ago, but it seems like only weeks ago, that he was laying in ambush in the center aisle here for friends from both sides of the aisle, and he grabbed me as I was walking out and said, ``Young fella,'' which was pretty nice when you're 60 years of age. He said: I want you to know that sometimes after a hard day on the Federal bench I'll watch the House during special orders to see all of my friends on both sides of the aisle. I'm keeping track of all you guys. Mr. Speaker, I was doing something about World War II, just as I was doing tonight, and he told me how much he appreciated it. If ever there was somebody that was truly beloved on both sides of the aisle, it was this special American. He is certainly a proud American and son of Texas that our country is much the less for his passing. What a guy, Sam Hall.”