Sean Patrick Maloney: “I rise to share my condolences with the family of Walter Capps--Lois, Lisa, Todd, and Laura--and with every member of…”

“I rise to share my condolences with the family of Walter Capps--Lois, Lisa, Todd, and Laura--and with every member of this House because we've all lost a true contributor: A man who legislated from his soul. We are all left shocked and sorrowful at his death. But there was perhaps no one more prepared for this moment than Walter himself. Elected officials often suffer from erosion--outside forces chip away at our thoughts, and work to influence our actions. But Walter didn't work from the outside in--he worked from the inside out. His studied philosophies, his moral strength and his writings have left us with an example to follow in our professional lives. His sincerity, and that twinkle in his eye, have left us with fond memories to carry home.”