Kevin Brady: “Few Americans will ever rival the depth and the breadth of the service to our Nation exhibited by George Herbert Walker…”

“Few Americans will ever rival the depth and the breadth of the service to our Nation exhibited by George Herbert Walker Bush. Today, I join the Bush family, my colleagues, fellow Texans, and a grateful Nation in remembering and honoring the life of President George H.W. Bush. He was a courageous war hero, a key member of the Committee on Ways and Means while he was here in Congress, Ambassador, Director of the CIA, Vice President, and the President of the United States. That is a remarkable and historical level of service to America, but I still think his favorite title was that of husband to his beloved Bar, and I believe his greatest accomplishment was in raising children and grandchildren who serve their Nation with dedication and patriotism. I believe our country and our State can agree that we have lost a man of honor and character, who leaves a legacy of love and service to his Nation and family. So, today, we all want to share with you a little bit about our relationship with the beloved President Bush. I consider myself a proud part of the Bush legacy. On the Ways and Means Committee, I hold the seat that was previously held by President Bush, then a Member of Congress, and Bill Archer of Houston, later the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee from Texas. I am truly blessed to be part of a legacy on this committee that has achieved so much.…”