Tom Latham: “I too would like to rise this evening to pay tribute to my colleague from Iowa, Jim Ross Lightfoot. I came here less…”

“I too would like to rise this evening to pay tribute to my colleague from Iowa, Jim Ross Lightfoot. I came here less than 2 years ago now. As a freshman Member, I looked to certain individuals for leadership, for advice, for counsel. Jim has been there every time I have asked for anything. Mr. Speaker, I knew he had a great start. He was born in Sioux City, IA, which is in my district, and was adopted by two very loving parents. I think he reflects very much what Iowa is all about, the honesty, the kind of values that I think this Nation needs today and has lived by those. Jim, your wife Nancy and your family should be congratulated for putting up with you, but, also, your entire family has been a great inspiration to all of us here. I just want to thank you on behalf of the State of Iowa and especially the people in your district. You had several counties previously that I now represent. They love you very much in those counties. I wish you the very, very best in your run for the Senate and offer my total support. I want to tell you how much it has been an honor for me to serve with you in this body.”