[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 9 (Thursday, January 13, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H182-H183]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT PRESIDENT DAVID SASSOLI

  (Mr. COSTA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a 
champion for democracy, David Sassoli, President of the European 
Parliament, who passed away earlier this week.
  President Sassoli was a respected leader of conviction and principle; 
a distinguished Italian journalist-turned-public-servant dedicated to 
his service to helping vulnerable women, homelessness, individuals and 
the rights of refugees.
  Sassoli was a symbol of balance and generosity to Europe. His 
leadership and commitment to social justice will not be forgotten. He 
will be remembered as a stalwart defender of the shared European and 
American values of human rights, the rule of law, and equality.
  I send my deepest condolences, as I know Members of the House do, to 
the people of the European Union. And my thoughts and prayers are with 
his family and loved ones.

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