Political Quotes

“as the Member who succeeded Congressman Jerry Solomon to this body 3 years ago, I am sad to report his untimely passing. Jerry Solomon served in this body with distinction for 20 years, since 1978. We are all familiar with the phrase ``My country, right or wrong.'' With Jerry, it was more basic than that; it was ``My country is right.'' Congressman Solomon has many friends in this House, and I count myself among them. I doubt there is one among us who did not respect him. He was an American's American, a Marine's Marine, a veteran's veteran. Devoted to his wife, Freda, his five children, and his six grandchildren, Jerry Solomon became a great statesman but always remained a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a man who ``called 'em as he saw 'em.'' Over his career, he led the way on veterans' issues, culminating in the establishment of a cabinet post for veterans affairs. He led the way in fighting to secure an amendment to our Constitution to protect our flag. He brought a National Cemetery to Saratoga, New York, where he himself will be laid to rest tomorrow. In the final years in this House, Jerry Solomon served as chairman of the Committee on Rules. That achievement speaks volumes about the man, the leader, and the legislator.”