Deborah Pryce said "Joe Moakley was one of the most upfront even-handed Members that I have had the privilege to serve with. This House will sorely miss him. As Ranking Member of the Rules Committee, Joe always had a joke for the members, a smile for the staff, and a twinkle in his eye even as we worked late into the night. He was a friend to all and a mentor to many. A classic Bostonian politician, Joe's life was dedicated to serving the people well. And last week, I learned first hand just how much South Boston and those whom he represented loved him. It was an honor to join his community in their sad good-bye. For the Members of the Rules Committee Joe will not be forgotten. His presence remains with us and his portrait hanging just upstairs in our committee reminds us that he is watching over us." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 6, 2001

Joe Moakley was one of the most upfront even-handed Members that I have had the privilege to serve with. This House will sorely miss him. As Ranking Member of the Rules Committee, Joe always had a joke for the members, a smile for the staff, and a twinkle in his eye even as we worked late into the night. He was a friend to all and a mentor to many. A classic Bostonian politician, Joe's life was dedicated to serving the people well. And last week, I learned first hand just how much South Boston and those whom he represented loved him. It was an honor to join his community in their sad good-bye. For the Members of the Rules Committee Joe will not be forgotten. His presence remains with us and his portrait hanging just upstairs in our committee reminds us that he is watching over us.

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Deborah Pryce

Ohio

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Editor's note · Context

Paying tribute to Joe Moakley following his passing.

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