[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 68 (Friday, May 26, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E978]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO CHAIRMAN HENRY J. HYDE

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                         HON. MICHAEL T. McCAUL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 2006

  Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a man who has for the 
past 31 years brought honesty, integrity and distinction to this 
Chamber, to his party and to the people of Sixth District of Illinois. 
I consider myself fortunate to have my congressional career overlap 
with his, even if only for one term.
  At several points throughout Chairman Hyde's career, he served in a 
position of leadership within the U.S. House of Representatives when a 
strong and competent leader was needed, and at all times he was the 
right man for the job. He served as chairman of the Judiciary Committee 
during a difficult time in our country's history, and brought the 
highest level of integrity to his position.
  Mr. Hyde was appointed chairman of the International Relations 
Committee shortly before 9/11, where he has valiantly led us through 
the early crucial years of the War on Terror. In his career, Chairman 
Hyde has worked diligently to protect and expand the freedoms of unborn 
children, to protect the honored symbols of this Nation from 
desecration and to protect the freedoms of citizens all over the world.
  Chairman Hyde has dedicated his career in public service to ideals 
worthy of a great Republican, and to principles worthy of a great 
statesman. His determination to seek truth and justice has earned him 
the respect of his colleagues on both sides of the aisle.
  My single regret is that I only had 2 years to learn from Chairman 
Hyde, but those are lessons I will carry with me throughout my career. 
I wish him the best of luck in all his future endeavors.

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