James Traficant: “Joe Moakley is a great American. At the age of 25 his political career began with a seat on the Massachusetts State…”

“Joe Moakley is a great American. At the age of 25 his political career began with a seat on the Massachusetts State Legislature. This was just the beginning of a long and active political career, serving on both the Massachusetts State House of Representatives and the Massachusetts State Senate. Joe Moakley started his service to the Ninth District of Massachusetts in 1972. His long record of service to the Democratic Party was rewarded when he was appointed chairman of the Rules Committee in June 1989. Joe Moakley has shown his continued dedication through his service as ranking member on the Rules Committee since 1994. Joe Moakley is a very dedicated man who deserves the honor designating the John Joseph Moakley Courthouse in Boston, MA. I supported a bill proposing this honor for Joe Moakley in the 106th Congress and am pleased to support this bill again. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with Joe, and his presence in the U.S. Congress will be sorely missed. I will always consider Joe as my friend.”