Connie Mack: “as America mourns the passing of President Richard M. Nixon, it is appropriate that we should reflect on the life and…”

“as America mourns the passing of President Richard M. Nixon, it is appropriate that we should reflect on the life and achievements of this remarkable man. So great and many were his accomplishments, that in the days since his death his political friends and foes alike have stepped forward to affirm his place in history. Richard Nixon left America, and the world, a legacy which made the crumbling of the Berlin Wall possible, perhaps even inevitable. The world now reaps the benefit of his courage and foresight. For me personally, his legacy is memorable for his efforts to elevate the fight against cancer. His dedication produced the landmark National Cancer Act of 1971 which has led to so many breakthroughs in cancer research and treatment. Nixon represented those who, in his words were America's silent majority. He was the voice of America's forgotten middle class. ... President Nixon graciously gave of his time, and his wisdom, in the service of his country. He will be missed.”