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On the recordMay 4, 2000
Cardinal O'Connor will be missed by our entire nation. He was quietly courageous--unafraid to take positions that might not be popular, while always approaching people with dignity and humility. Earlier this year, Congress had the privilege of bestowing on Cardinal O'Connor the Congressional Gold Medal, our highest civilian honor. When asked how he would like to be remembered, Cardinal O'Connor said he wanted to be remembered simply as a 'good priest.' Cardinal O'Connor was more than a good priest, he was a great man. He was an example to people of all faiths about how to live a truly God-filled life. Whether it was his work with AIDS patients or his commitment to education, Cardinal O'Connor kept himself immersed in helping others. Cardinal O'Connor loved God. He loved the Church. He loved his family, and he loved his friends. But he also loved and was committed to the less fortunate. His life serves as an example to us all.
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Dennis Hastert
Illinois

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Paying tribute to Cardinal O'Connor following his passing.

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