Russ Feingold: “I rise today to pay tribute to the life and work of an outstanding human being--Dr. Howard Temin of the University of…”

“I rise today to pay tribute to the life and work of an outstanding human being--Dr. Howard Temin of the University of Wisconsin, who passed away at his home on the evening of February 9, after a long struggle with lung cancer. Dr. Temin was one of the world's foremost cancer and virology experts, winning a Nobel Prize in 1975 for his work in those areas. Dr. Temin was the quintessential scientist. He was also a man with an enormous breadth and depth of knowledge who wore well the mantle of the Renaissance tradition. As a world traveler, he studied the history and customs of the many lands and people he visited. He was also an avid gardener and amateur botanist. He constantly surprised learned colleagues in all fields with his sophisticated knowledge of their disciplines. He was a marvelous conversationalist, but also an avid listener. And on most Saturday mornings, he could be found in his synagogue, where he delighted in learning and discussing the Torah--or Old Testament.”