Political Quotes

“I thank the gentlelady for yielding me this time. Just a few hours ago, we lost a dear friend, an esteemed and honored and respected colleague, Congressman Don Payne of New Jersey. Don was a proud member of the New Jersey delegation. He was a faithful servant to his constituents. For more than two decades, he served them in this body. He was also a committed member of our Foreign Affairs Committee. He was chairman and the ranking Democrat on the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health and Human Rights; and in that capacity he showed us his unwavering commitment to fighting diseases worldwide, but especially in Africa. He shone the light on human rights abuses throughout the world. Don's tireless efforts provided a voice for the afflicted and for the oppressed. We are saddened as an institution, as a body, and as friends by the loss of such a courageous and loyal and conscientious public servant. Don will be greatly missed by our Foreign Affairs Committee because he was such a tireless advocate for the causes for which he felt such passion. He will be missed here on the House floor because he was ever present whenever there was an important issue to be debated. He will be missed in his home State of New Jersey where he was so revered and respected by his constituents whom he so faithfully served.…”