[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 146 (Saturday, October 8, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: October 8, 1994]
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                   DON EDWARDS, FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE

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                               speech of

                          HON. SIDNEY R. YATES

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 6, 1994

  Mr. YATES. Mr. Speaker, Don Edwards has been a very good friend and 
colleague of mine for over 30 years. He has been an exceptional member 
of this institution and I am honored to have shared this time with him.
  Known to many as the conscience of the Congress, Mr. Edwards has been 
a champion of social change. He has successfully led the charge to 
protect a woman's right to choose, to guarantee civil rights and civil 
liberties for all people, and to protect the environment.
  Don will be remembered in this Chamber for many years to come for his 
undying commitment to what is just and fair. He won the respect from 
both sides of the aisle for being a decent, honorable gentleman.
  I regret to see such a good friend leave this House, and I am sorry 
that the State of California and this country is losing an outstanding 
legislator. However, I am grateful to have had the distinct pleasure of 
serving with a man whose integrity and convictions are an example to us 
all.
  It has been an honor to have shared this floor with Don Edwards. He 
will truly be missed.

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