KATHLEEN A. DAHLKEMPER said "I am deeply honored and equally saddened to stand here in tribute to our colleague and to my friend, the late Jack Murtha. From the first day that I stepped onto this floor, Jack Murtha was a friend, was a mentor. He welcomed me graciously, sharing his wisdom, sharing his intellect, his wit, his humor. Jack and I, I think, quickly developed a very special relationship. I saw him sort of as my father on the floor, the person I could turn to. He was a mentor, always offering me that advice. Jack Murtha made sure that, as a new Member, I knew my constituents had to come first, that you represent the people who brought you here in every vote. He was enormously helpful to all of us here. Certainly, if I had a question or a concern or an issue in my district, I'd first turn to Jack Murtha and get his advice on how I should proceed." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 24, 2010

I am deeply honored and equally saddened to stand here in tribute to our colleague and to my friend, the late Jack Murtha. From the first day that I stepped onto this floor, Jack Murtha was a friend, was a mentor. He welcomed me graciously, sharing his wisdom, sharing his intellect, his wit, his humor. Jack and I, I think, quickly developed a very special relationship. I saw him sort of as my father on the floor, the person I could turn to. He was a mentor, always offering me that advice. Jack Murtha made sure that, as a new Member, I knew my constituents had to come first, that you represent the people who brought you here in every vote. He was enormously helpful to all of us here. Certainly, if I had a question or a concern or an issue in my district, I'd first turn to Jack Murtha and get his advice on how I should proceed.

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KATHLEEN A. DAHLKEMPER

Pennsylvania

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Editor's note · Context

The speaker honors the late Jack Murtha, reflecting on his mentorship and support.

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