Porter Goss: “I am submitting my speech that I gave, Mr. Speaker, at the Honorable Gerald Solomon's funeral. Were I a fully finished…”

“I am submitting my speech that I gave, Mr. Speaker, at the Honorable Gerald Solomon's funeral. Were I a fully finished disciple of Jerry Solomon I would now set out right here on the lectern a big accordion file with ``Solomon'' written boldly across the front--this was his hallmark. The funny thing is--he didn't need it--everyone knew when Jerry was in the room. It will be easy to remember Jerry--so active, so involved in so many things. He touched so many lives--family, colleagues, marines, veterans, the people of the 22nd district and so many others. It will be very hard not to miss him. How many times since Jerry left Congress have I thought ``where's Solomon when you need him?'' When confronted with issues of the day, especially now when patriotism is so much in the forefront. The display of our flag these days is just what he loved. I am reminded of Jerry daily--or at least whenever the Rules Committee meets... Jerry wasn't perfect. He failed to convince me that milk marketing orders were a good thing.”