Barney Frank: “I was shocked today to come in and hear about the death of our colleague, the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Bateman). He…”

“I was shocked today to come in and hear about the death of our colleague, the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Bateman). He was for many years my colleague, for the last 2 years my office mate and neighbor; and I spent many times walking to and from this Chamber with him. He was a gentle and kind man, and all of us are diminished by his death. I want to express my deep sense of grief and extend my sympathies to his family and those who have worked with him.”