Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Florida (Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick) for her leadership. I also thank the chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Chairman Horsford, and all of my colleagues gathered today to honor a great man, a kind man, and a good man, our beloved colleague, Congressman Donald Payne, Jr. With incredible style and a bone-deep optimism that was truly contagious, Don was a kind and gentle giant in the people's House. His dedication to the people of New Jersey was inspiring. His good-natured spirit and his humor were a comfort to us all. Don used his voice, often standing in this very Chamber--delivering more speeches in the people's House in this Congress than any other Member of this august body--to elevate the issues that matter to his community, the people of New Jersey, and the American people. His impact has been felt and will be felt by countless folks across the State of New Jersey and across our great country, including those who benefited from his efforts to expand access to safe drinking water, to implement better pay and safer working conditions, and to do so much more. Above all else, he was a kind, good, and decent man. I was proud to call him a friend, as we all were. As we prepare to lay him to rest, our hearts go out to his wife, Beatrice, and their triplets. May they find comfort in their loving memories of a good, kind, and decent man. Mrs. CHERFILUS-McCORMICK. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Pelosi).”