Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 5, 2012
He leaves behind a legacy, not only as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, family man, but also as a dear, loving friend.
Said by
Steve Rothman
New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Rothman reflects on Payne's personal and familial legacy.

Share

More from Steve Rothman

Mar 5, 2012

Madam Speaker, today Newark, the State of New Jersey, and the United States of America lost a hero, and the world lost, especially those that needed help, those who were being persecuted, they lost a champion.

congress.gov
Dec 1, 1997

after 4 1 2 years investigation of nearly every aspect of President Clinton's public and private life, Independent Counsel Ken Starr presented the House with 11 allegations of impeachment, all relating only to the President's misconduct…

congress.gov
Mar 5, 2012

He was known throughout the world as a champion of the downtrodden, those in need, and a champion of human rights.

congress.gov
Aug 9, 2009

Address in some way or another and improve the situation where we now have 47 million uninsured.

transcripts.cnn.com

Other voices in this conversation