Mark Warner: “Mr. Laird told me today, in a saddened voice, that he had just talked to Dave not more than a week ago, as they did…”

“Mr. Laird told me today, in a saddened voice, that he had just talked to Dave not more than a week ago, as they did almost every week of their lives after leaving the Pentagon. They were like brothers. That is one of the rich heritages of those privileged to have served in Federal service--bringing, from all across America, people to work in the departments and agencies of the Federal Government, and the forming of lifetime friendships as a basis for that public service. So I say to my friend, I am privileged to join with him. I think the Senator covered his contributions in the field of health and, indeed, the military services. They have their own educational facility now for the purpose of preparing young men and women for doctors and medical assistants.”