[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 186 (Thursday, November 9, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S5438]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                        Remembering Liz Moynihan

  Mr. President, now on Liz Moynihan, this week, New York lost one of 
its talented figures, one of its brightest minds, one of its most 
radiant spirits--Liz Moynihan--who passed away Tuesday evening. I had 
the immense joy of knowing her for many, many wonderful years, the 
partner to my old mentor, Senator Moynihan, here in the Senate.
  Senator Moynihan may have been the one in the spotlight, but everyone 
knew there would be no Daniel without a Liz, who was not just a 
lifelong partner but also his top adviser, his best advocate, and, 
arguably, the best political strategist. To borrow a phrase attributed 
to another powerful New York woman, ``behind every great man is a 
greater woman.'' And that was certainly true for Liz.
  Liz Moynihan was someone always who preferred to operate outside the 
limelight but was always able to command the attention of Presidents, 
Senators, ambassadors, and mayors, and even archeologists, having 
discovered on her own the gardens of the Mughal Emperor Babur, while 
living in India.
  In short, Liz Moynihan was a virtuoso in so many ways. She never held 
office herself. Yet she made the careers of so many--most of all, her 
husband's--possible. May she rest in peace after a wonderful, full, and 
rich life, dedicated to making this country better.
  My condolences to my dear friend Laura and all of the Moynihan family 
and everyone whose lives she touched over the years.