Sam Farr: “I came here as a freshman and was assigned to the Committee on Resources, which I think is probably the most important…”

“I came here as a freshman and was assigned to the Committee on Resources, which I think is probably the most important committee in Congress, because it really deals with the terrain of America, the landscape of America, the things that brings us such respect for this country, its diversity and its incredible geography and beauty; and I found the gentleman from Utah (Mr. Hansen) to be an incredibly warm chairman, always listening, being very fair, a real gentleman as a chairman; and I have to say on the other side of the aisle that we were treated always fairly and our views were respected and bills were passed. I think that we are going to miss him. We are going to miss somebody that represents a State that really knows the beauty of America; and under his leadership we, Congress, rose to help that State put on the Olympics. It would not have happened without his leadership. So it is a real pleasure to have served with him, and I wish him all the luck in the world.”