On the recordMay 20, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I want to take this occasion to thank David Letterman for 33 years of late-night television and giving his genius to America. I want to thank him on behalf of my friend Warren Zevon for being the best friend his music ever had, and for helping so many other musicians get an opportunity to play for America; as a Memphian who attended the Andy Kaufman-Jerry Lawler match, for Dave giving Andy Kaufman the opportunity to give his zany sense of humor to America, and so many other comedians that he gave a forum to. Dave was in the Ed Sullivan Theater, but he should have been in the Steve Allen Theater, Ed's rival, because he was more like Steve Allen, the first late-night host. The ``Man on the Street'' interview with Steve Allen was like ``Stupid Pet Tricks.'' Dave Letterman was a genius. Tonight I will be watching his last show--we all will--the 6,028th. We will all watch it. Dave, don't stay away. Come back. We thank you for all you have given us. ____________________
