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On the recordJanuary 7, 2003
it is with a deep sense of sadness today that I rise to express my sense of sorrow upon learning of the death of a great lawyer, a courageous civil libertarian, a constituent, a very valued and very supportive constituent, a devoted husband and father, Joe Remcho. I had the privilege to know Joe for many years and benefited from his advice, his counsel, and his steadiness. Joe had a keen intellect, a gentle heart, and a passion for justice. He took on difficult cases because he believed in the correctness of the cause, not in the glory of the moment. Joe Remcho was a humble man. He was a humble human being who exemplified all of the values we hold so dear. My heart is very heavy today. We have lost an unsung hero to an untimely and sad and tragic death. His family--his wife, Ronnie, and his children, Morgan and Sam, have lost a great husband and father. To his family and to all of those who are close to Joe, I just want to say may he rest in peace. We send our condolences. May God bless him.
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Bill Lee
Republican · Tennessee

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Paying tribute to Joe Remcho, a lawyer and civil libertarian, following his death.

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