Political Quotes

“rare, but from time to time we will meet someone whose decency, intellect, and integrity leave upon us a permanent impression. Such was the case with Walter Capps for me. The House of Representatives, on any given day, can be a very tough, rough and tumble place, and yet during the visits I would have with Walter at the back of the Chamber, somewhere across the face of this Capitol campus, I would always come away feeling better, feeling a little calmer, a little more upbeat because of his person. He was so good that he just left you feeling better for having talked to him. Some try in this place to lead by angry bombast. With Walter, it was the case of leading by quiet, dignified example. To spend any time with him, you would just simply gather a sense that Walter had a great sense of personal balance. Watching the beautiful friendship, the loving friendship he had with his wife, Lois, his inseparable companion during his time here, left that impression ever so clearly. Walter, you were not here long but by virtue of the man you were, you have touched our lives and in the process you have uplifted the people's House of Representatives. God bless you, Walter.”