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Victor Fazio: Mr. Speaker, Walter Capps had a keen intellect. He had a kind heart, and, most of all, he had a gentle soul. I know we…

On the recordOctober 29, 1997
Mr. Speaker, Walter Capps had a keen intellect. He had a kind heart, and, most of all, he had a gentle soul. I know we will all miss Walter. But for me, my service in Congress will never be exactly the same, because Walter was my friend.
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Victor Fazio
Democratic · California

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Paying tribute to the late Congressman Walter Capps.

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