[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 26, 1994)]
[Senate]
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[Congressional Record: January 26, 1994]
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TRIBUTE TO TIP O'NEILL
Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, I joined with many Members of the House and
Senate this month in attending the funeral of former Speaker of the
House, Tip O'Neill.
Everyone who was privileged to call Tip their friend--and that was
nearly everyone with whom he came into contact--has a story or two
about Tip.
His great sense of humor. His stories. His love of all things Irish
and a good cigar. His dedication to his family, his church, his
constituents, and the House of Representatives, where he served for 34
years.
``All politics is local,'' said Tip. And he lived those words
throughout his career, never forgetting the people that sent him here
or the issues that mattered to them the most.
And as Speaker, Tip regarded the whole country as local, and he was
committed to helping all Americans in need.
No doubt about it, Tip O'Neill was larger than life. And although he
is gone, his presence and his accomplishments will be remembered in
this city for many years to come.
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