I thank the gentleman for those words of reminding us how forthright and direct Alcee Hastings was. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Hoyer), distinguished majority leader of the House, who gave an eloquent portrayal this morning at our celebration service of his relationship with Congressman Hastings and his understanding of Congressman Hastings' contribution and value to all of us.
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