James Traficant: “Mr. Speaker, I too rise with great enthusiasm to support this bill introduced by the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Lewis)…”

“Mr. Speaker, I too rise with great enthusiasm to support this bill introduced by the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Lewis), my friend, who recognized the outstanding contributions of former Senator Sam Nunn. He was elected in 1972, as stated earlier by the gentleman from California, and he quickly became one of the leading figures in all of American Government and is still recognized as an international expert on economic policy, national security affairs, and certainly defense issues as they relate to America and the world. Senator Nunn was one of the most respected Senators we have ever had. He was known for his bipartisan efforts, a strong work ethic and working style that made things happen, and such an immense grasp of very complex foreign issues that he many times helped to mitigate problems that were developed therein. He was also respectful of his office and he never tried to waste the taxpayers' dollars. Mr. Speaker, I want to make a statement here. When I was chairman of the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Economic Development, this committee, I opposed this building that is now being named for Senator Nunn.”