Porter Goss: “I am happy to be here for this occasion to speak about the distinguished gentleman from Glens Falls, New York. He is a…”

“I am happy to be here for this occasion to speak about the distinguished gentleman from Glens Falls, New York. He is a very unique Floridian. He is the one who went the wrong way. He was born in Florida and went to New York. Most of New York is coming to Florida, as we know, and we welcome him and we hope to get Jerry back, and Freda and others, back to Florida. We would be proud to have you. I think of a lot of things when I think about Jerry Solomon and my years of service with him. I started out being one of four on the Committee on Rules when he was the minority leader for us. I learned an awful lot. Then he did something magic and suddenly we were nine and the majority, and I have learned even more having him as our chairman. I think of energy. I think of vitality. Every time I think of Jerry, I think of a marine. Just find me a hill to charge up. He has got nonstop energy and will take on anything. And in this town particularly, I think of forthrightness. With Jerry Solomon, I do not think it is a question of having to read the tea leaves. If you have not figured out where he stands, listen to him for a minute, he will tell you very clearly. I think of integrity, professionalism, knowledgeability.”