On the recordMay 17, 1994
Bill Natcher was one of a kind, and I feel very blessed to have served with him, to have learned from him, to have heard many of his wonderful stories, and to have counted him a good friend. Throughout my 14 years in Congress, Bill was, of course, so very senior, very eminent, very respected. But he always had time for a pleasant exchange, and kind word, a story, and, yes, when necessary, to focus on the business of importance to we rank and file who needed to talk with him about something in particular. He always tried to help, to be constructive, and he always carried out his business in the most deliberate, kind, and gentle manner. It was axiomatic when the leadership, for the consideration of the most contentious legislation, wanted the fairest of the fair, the most objective and evenhanded person presiding, Bill was in the chair. The whole House knew that and appreciated it.
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