Michelle Wu: “today we stand together here in the people's House to honor and mourn the loss of one of its true servants, Bob Matsui.…”

“today we stand together here in the people's House to honor and mourn the loss of one of its true servants, Bob Matsui. I am filled with sadness as we remember an outstanding Member of Congress, an inspiration to a generation of Asian Americans, a leader and a good friend. It is not only a loss for those of us who had the privilege to serve with him, not just a loss for Asian Americans but a loss for this Congress and all Americans. His wisdom and counsel will certainly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time, with Doris, with Brian and Amy. Bob Matsui believed in the value of public service. As a Congressman for 26 years and as a city councilman and vice mayor of his beloved Sacramento before that, he understood that government had a positive role to play in people's lives. Inspired by the calling of President Kennedy's speech challenging Americans to ask what they could do for their country, Bob Matsui dedicated his life to that challenge. Bob Matsui was a mentor, a statesman and a role model.”