Steny Hoyer actually said...

He was a champion of our men and women in uniform, veterans and their families.

Bill Young was my friend. Bill Young was a gentleman in every sense of the word.

Ben Cardin, I think, is one of the finest legislators and human beings with whom I have had the opportunity to work ever.

I want to thank you for this opportunity to voice my strong support for John Berry to serve as our next Ambassador to Australia.