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To: Wharf Rat who wrote (70402)	1/2/2005 10:09:17 PM
From: stockman_scott	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 89467

Leaders recall Matsui sacbee.com By Bee Staff and Associated Press Published 4:23 pm PST Sunday, January 2, 2005 Reflections on the death of Congressman Robert T. Matsui: "Laura and I are saddened by the passing of Bob Matsui. Bob Matsui was a dedicated public servant and a good and decent man who served with distinction and integrity in the U.S. House of Representatives for more than 25 years. He was always devoted to California and his native Sacramento, where he served on the City Council and as Vice Mayor in the 1970's. A third-generation Japanese-American, Bob was interned along with his family during World War II. Four decades later, he played a leading role in Congress in securing passage of the landmark Japanese-American Redress Act. Laura and I send our prayers and condolences to Doris, their son Brian, and the entire Matsui family." -- President George Bush "Hillary and I are profoundly saddened by the sudden passing of our friend Congressman Bob Matsui, one of the most decent and honorable public servants we have ever known. From living in an internment camp at six months of age to becoming a senior member of the United States House of Representatives, Bob Matsui's life demonstrated both the promise of America and the responsibility to fight for the powerless in America, including older Americans who need a secure Social Security system and children who need health care." -- Former President Bill Clinton. "He was one of the finest, most principled, most decent of citizens. The people of Sacramento can be proud that he represented them in the Congress." -- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, a Sacramento native. "He was one of the most effective leaders of Congress, a man of character who overcame adversity and lived out the American dream, rising from an internment camp in the dark days after Pearl Harbor to become a crusader for Japanese Americans in the halls of Congress." -- U.S. Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass. "This was a great public servant. He was always steadfast about stepping forward when any group of people were victims. I remember when the synagogues were firebombed, he was right out front because he understood that we stand together as a community when any one of us threatened." -- Former Assemblyman Darrell Steinberg, D-Sacramento. "California, and the nation, has lost a great friend and public servant. I have had the honor of working with Bob for more than 29 years. His integrity and commitment to our Democratic values will serve as a beacon to all of us." -- California Democratic chairman Art Torres "Throughout his 26 years as a member of Congress, Bob dedicated his life to public service and was a compassionate voice for Californians in our nation”s Capitol. Today, all Californians mourn the loss of this tremendous individual and man of integrity." -- California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. "'Graceful' is the word that comes to mind when I remember Bob. His first race for Congress in 1978 evidenced this grace as he won a very tough race without the dirty tactics that so often mar close races today." -- Former City Council colleague Thomas Hoeber. "We have lost a tremendous leader in national politics and more specially in the Asian Pacific American community." -- U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norm Mineta. "He was a thoughtful pillar of strength who gave his life in service, and he's going to leave a hole that I don’t know how we're going to fill." -- The Rev. Faith Whitmore, senior pastor of St. Mark's United Methodist Church. "My daughter called me this morning from Sacramento and told me about it, and I've been getting information all day. I'll miss Bob a great deal. We were good friends and colleagues." -- Former Rep. Vic Fazio, D-West Sacramento. "I am shocked and despondent over Bob Matsui's passing. He has been part of my political life for more than 20 years, and he represented the best in politics." -- U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif. "When it came to politics, Bob Matsui was a maestro, orchestrating campaigns across the country that addressed the aspirations of the American people, particularly on his signature issues of economic opportunity, civil liberties and retirement security." -- House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. "Bob was a dedicated Democrat who worked well with Republicans to get good things done for the American people. He was a leader in the truest sense of the word and leaves behind a remarkable record of accomplishment." - Speaker of the House J. Dennis Hastert, R-Ill.

To: Wharf Rat who wrote (70402)	1/3/2005 4:07:37 AM
From: Augustus Gloop	Respond to of 89467

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To: Wharf Rat who wrote (70402)	1/4/2005 10:59:58 PM
From: stockman_scott	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 89467

Re: Tubbs-Jones and Boxer Tuesday 04 January 2005 @ 11:11 After a series of telephone calls, the aforementioned story regarding Tubbs-Jones and Boxer stands just about where you'd figure. Senator Boxer is definitely considering offering a challenge to the Electors. If she actually decides to do so, however, she won't break cover until Thursday. That is, frankly, wise. To do otherwise would be calling down the thunder on herself and her staffers. I couldn't get anyone to go on the record to confirm Lytel's statement that Rep. Tubbs-Jones can get Boxer to stand up just by asking her to do so. At the end of things here, Lytel's claim last night (which I am told he has repeated to a number of other blogs) is just going to hang out there in space until it is proven true or false. truthout.org