[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 53 (Thursday, April 22, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S4245]
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                              MARY McGRORY

  Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, as I came on the floor, I heard a 
discussion of several Senators about the passing of Mary McGrory.
  The distinguished senior Senator from Utah, who is now on the floor, 
and I were talking to editors and others at a press gathering in 
Washington this morning. I mentioned Mary McGrory at the beginning of 
that.
  When Marcelle and I first came to Washington, Mary was one of the 
first people we met. I always enjoyed my time with her. She was a great 
writer with searching questions, and did not suffer fools idly. She was 
very quick and very able in deflating those who had inflated themselves 
far beyond what they deserved.
  She also helped so many people. I remember the girl from an orphanage 
she helped, referring to her as ``Mary McGlory.'' Indeed, she has gone 
to her own glory now, but she made it possible for some others.
  She was a remarkable person, a remarkable person who will not be 
matched. There will be many others who will carry the banner, but none 
will do it with her ability.
  I also liked the fact every time she would take a vacation in Italy 
she would come and chat with me about it. My mother's family is still 
in Italy. We would discuss favorite recipes, notwithstanding our Irish 
names.

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