Steny Hoyer actually said...

"It is absolutely essential that we do so in a bipartisan way because the decisions that will have to be made are very tough decisions."

"He cared about people, and particularly people who lived in Africa. I think there was no Member who knew Africa better than Donald Payne."

"This is a sad day for America. It's a sad day for the Congress. It's a sad day for our African American brothers and sisters who have lost a real leader and an extraordinary friend."

"Erin Conaton stands out from this group as a proven leader who has been especially adept at helping bring the Pentagon and Congress together on important issues."