On the recordJanuary 26, 1994
I joined with many Members of the House and Senate this month in attending the funeral of former Speaker of the House, Tip O'Neill. Everyone who was privileged to call Tip their friend--and that was nearly everyone with whom he came into contact--has a story or two about Tip. His great sense of humor. His stories. His love of all things Irish and a good cigar. His dedication to his family, his church, his constituents, and the House of Representatives, where he served for 34 years. "All politics is local," said Tip. And he lived those words throughout his career, never forgetting the people that sent him here or the issues that mattered to them the most. And as Speaker, Tip regarded the whole country as local, and he was committed to helping all Americans in need. No doubt about it, Tip O'Neill was larger than life. And although he is gone, his presence and his accomplishments will be remembered in this city for many years to come.
