Thad Cochran: “I was deeply saddened by the news of the death of our former colleague and friend, Howard Metzenbaum. The Senator from…”

“I was deeply saddened by the news of the death of our former colleague and friend, Howard Metzenbaum. The Senator from Ohio was one of the most conscientious, hardest working, and influential Senators I have had the privilege to observe since I came to the Senate in 1979. We were friends even though we would disagree on some subjects and be on the opposite sides of amendments he would offer on appropriations bills I was supporting. He was a fierce debater and would often become agitated and raise his voice level for effect. But, he always impressed me as sincere, honest, and relentless. The Senate and the United States were well served by Howard Metzenbaum.”