George W. Bush: “Richard Scammon was a groundbreaking analyst of American politics.”

what America does for itself has made it strong--but what America does for others has made it great.

Today, we remember your loss, we share your sorrow and we honor the men and women that you have loved so long and so well.

You will have an Almighty God to comfort you.

History will remember him as among the finest public servants of his generation – a patriot who brought integrity, high intelligence, and seriousness of purpose to every position.