Thomas Foley: “This is a man of great compassion, and the Nation has felt that.”

I certainly understand the politics of petroleum. But I represent Florida, and I represent the coast that we consider a valuable resource for tourism, the environment, the ecology. Let me remind my colleagues the area that they are…

This is a man who stood for the Constitution and civility, from day one of his congressional career to the last day of his last term.

Remember, you are the Speaker of the whole House and not just one party.

You cannot understand a person unless you take the time to listen to them; that you should always put country over party, no matter the issue.