Erik Paulsen: “I thank my colleague. As you mentioned, he was a veteran, a public servant, a thinker, opening himself to new ideas and…”

“I thank my colleague. As you mentioned, he was a veteran, a public servant, a thinker, opening himself to new ideas and certainly offering ideas himself. There is sadness, but, as you mentioned, great joy as we reflect on the opportunities to be a role model to help others. So I thank the gentlelady for her comments tonight. Mr. Speaker, I also want to note that several Members were unable to attend and be with us on the floor tonight, but they will be submitting statements for the Record. These Members include Congressman Paul Ryan from Wisconsin. He is the next chairman to the Committee on Ways and Means. Although their time in Congress did not overlap, I know that Congressman Ryan valued his friendship with Bill Frenzel and often sought his counsel on trade and other matters while he was still learning his ropes on the Committee on Ways and Means. In fact, when we had our coffees together, he would often reflect and ask questions about Congressman Ryan and his future. Congressman Dave Camp, the current chair of the Committee on Ways and Means, as well may offer some comments. We had a conversation earlier today and also reflected on the contributions that our former colleague Bill Frenzel had made to the institution at the Committee on Ways and Means. Mr. Speaker, on Monday, we lost a true leader, a true role model who represented the absolute and very best in public service.…”