On the recordFebruary 8, 1994
I would first like to thank Chairman Moakley for reserving this time so that we may honor Speaker O'Neill's memory. When I was elected to serve in the 98th Congress in 1982, I found I was privileged to serve under Speaker O'Neill for 4 years. I thereby benefited from his advice and counsel in that time. Like so many of us, I have countless memories of Tip's humanity and leadership. Remember the way he would pull us aside during legislative battles, put his arm around us, and in the most eloquent fashion tell us what was right. Aside from his leadership and guidance. I know it is Tip's friendship that I will miss the most. I will always remember Tip as being generous, family true to his beliefs and blessed with a natural ability to lead. Tip was a great husband and father, a great speaker and leader, but more important, a great friend. He will be forever missed by us all.
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