Bill Pascrell: “Charlie, you have served your country and you have served this wonderful House. At a time when we have lost something in…”

“Charlie, you have served your country and you have served this wonderful House. At a time when we have lost something in terms of ritual and ceremony, you have always brought us back to reality. Thomas Jefferson, I am sure, would be very proud of you. Our laws and our rules are based upon what he wrote. We were brought together 8 years ago when I came into this House by a mutual friend. It was the right move. The first person I met on this floor was Charlie Johnson. And I know you have wished well your successor. I know he will do well. I know John will do very well. This is a great institution, Charlie, and we will never forget how you served your country.”