Bruce F. Vento: “I think that what we see epitomized in these two good national policymakers is the magic of what happens in Congress.…”

“I think that what we see epitomized in these two good national policymakers is the magic of what happens in Congress. People are elected with many different talents and they assume responsibility here, and although they are not specialists in national security or specialists in the role, they grow into that role and do yeoman's service. That certainly is the case with our friend Glen Browder, and Tom Bevill has grown really to be a giant in the work he has done in trying to hold together programs like the Corps of Engineers. Over 30 years we have seen that evolve from a far different role than what it has played before. It really shows up when you work with him on a different project, as we did with a park unit in his district. It was one of the easier jobs I have had chairing the committee because I did not have to ask anyone to help. Tom did all the work, and he had helped so many Members of Congress and had had such an impact that it was obviously with acclaim that that was enacted. Best wishes to you all. Thank you for your services for the country.”