[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 6, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E254]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING REPRESENTATIVE WALTER B. JONES, JR.

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                               speech of

                          HON. JERRY McNERNEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 5, 2019

  Mr. McNERNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to mourn the passing of our 
colleague, and my dear friend, Congressman Walter Jones.
  Walter was a man of principle and patriotism.
  Who was dedicated to serving his District and his country.
  He was deeply concerned about the state of our nation's politics.
  Especially the growing inequities within our campaign finance system.
  I had the distinct privilege of working closely with Walter over the 
past three years.
  As co-founders and co-chairs of the Bipartisan Campaign Finance 
Reform Caucus.
  And throughout our work together, I witnessed firsthand his 
willingness to reach across the aisle and put people before politics.
  Walter was a model public servant who held tightly to his passions 
and his unyielding faith.
  His independence in this chamber demonstrated his relentless devotion 
to doing what he believed was right.
  It's no surprise that he was widely respected and admired throughout 
these halls.
  My thoughts are with Walter's family and his Congressional staff at 
this time.
  And I ask my colleagues to join me in taking a moment to celebrate 
the life of our friend, Walter.
  And to honor his legacy of honesty and integrity.

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