Joe Crowley: “As a veteran of Hell's Kitchen, I went to Power Memorial High School in Hell's Kitchen, so we have that in common. As a…”

“As a veteran of Hell's Kitchen, I went to Power Memorial High School in Hell's Kitchen, so we have that in common. As a veteran of World War II, as a veteran of academia, as a veteran of four administrations serving as a cabinet official or sub-cabinet official, as a veteran of the U.N. and as a veteran of the United States Senate, what a career, what a life, a life that would be admired and is admired by all Americans. But especially we in New York admire you for your service to our State, to our city and to our country. You have been an inspiration to millions of Americans, especially to the poor, for your work in dealing with the poor and helping those who are least fortunate. Really, I believe following through on the beliefs that you were taught as a young man I am sure and throughout your entire career, you have stuck to them, always looking out for the most unfortunate among us. We are going to miss you here in Washington, but we are going to have you, we hope, a lot more back in New York where we can all cherish you as we have right now. In the words of our ancestors, let me summarize by saying, may the road rise up to meet you, and may the wind be always at your back, your wife Liz's back, and your entire family. God bless you, Senator.”