[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 13]
[House]
[Page 18454]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



               TRIBUTE TO SENATOR DANIEL PATRICK MOYNIHAN

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under the Speaker's announced policy of 
January 19, 1999, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Meeks) is recognized 
during morning hour debates for 1 minute.
  Mr. MEEKS of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to join my 
fellow colleagues in honoring the distinguished Senator from New York. 
For almost a quarter of a century, Daniel Patrick Moynihan has 
represented the interests of the people of New York with a thoughtful, 
diplomatic leadership presence in the Senate. He has defined politics 
of civility.
  His experience and expertise in domestic policy, foreign policy, 
science and the arts has guided our country through some of her 
toughest challenges. As a new Member of Congress seeking guidance, 
Senator Moynihan and his staff were there for me whenever I called on 
them on behalf of the constituents of the 6th Congressional District.
  Senator Moynihan's professional story during four honorable Senate 
terms serves as a powerful contrast to the prevailing cynicism about 
politics and public service. Pat Moynihan has been a larger-than-life 
figure for New York and the Senate, being a true role model and a great 
leader, with grace and wisdom, that has made all Americans proud, no 
matter what party, race, sex, religion or creed, no matter whether you 
are rich or you are poor. Indeed, Senator Moynihan, your career has 
been about bringing people together. What a great legacy, about 
bringing people together and caring for all.
  Open behalf of my constituents, I thank Senator Moynihan for his 
dedication and distinguished public service; and I wish him and his 
wife, Liz, all of God's blessing. The people of New York will miss him 
greatly. So will the Congress, and so will our country.

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