[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 6]
[House]
[Page 8284]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         BIDDING FAREWELL TO ``MORNING EDITION'S'' BOB EDWARDS

  (Mr. BLUMENAUER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, Friday marked the farewell to 
``Morning Edition's'' Bob Edwards. PBS's ``Morning Edition'' has become 
the signature program for public radio across America, giving 
expression to things about which Americans care the most: war and 
peace, arts and culture, athletics, the dramas large and small that 
shape our everyday lives, and the global events that profoundly affect 
the way Americans look at themselves and others.
  For 24\1/2\ years, Bob Edwards has been the voice of ``Morning 
Edition.'' Two generations have grown up with him, four have been 
profoundly influenced. His has been a voice of civility, reason, 
thoughtful exchange, and good humor, exactly why most of us are not 
just devoted fans of public broadcasting, but heavily dependent upon 
it.
  Thank you, Bob Edwards, for almost a quarter century of enriching our 
lives. The last show was poignant and insightful, everything we have 
come to expect from you. With profound sadness and regret at your 
departure, we have great expectations about what you will do next.
  Best wishes, Bob Edwards.

                          ____________________