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Congressional Record—House H7903 September 6, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7903 He was very focused on making sure courageous statesman, a warrior for In his passing, the Nation has lost a that our military budget was really world peace, a soldier for social justice, strong and powerful crusader for jus- targeted to the actual defense and se- and a son of west Oakland. He served tice, for equality, and for peace. curity of the country, and that Amer- his country in both the Marines and in He was cool before it became popular ica was a force for human rights and this Congress, with distinction, for 27 to be cool. He dressed so well. You security of all peoples and peace all years and as mayor of Oakland for 4 knew Ron Dellums was coming when over the world. years. you saw him before he made it to you. So he leaves an extraordinary and in- He was beloved by his east bay con- b 1645 spiring and difficult legacy for all of us stituents, regarded by his colleagues to live up to. from both sides of the aisle, and re- For many of us, he was our hero. Ac- I am very proud at this point to turn spected as a global leader. tivists of the 21st century, and all of it over to Congresswoman BARBARA Above all else, Congressman Dellums the new Members of Congress who seek LEE, who has become, in her years in was a visionary, and his conscience progressive change in America would office, also a great and famous leader guided him in the pursuit of peace and do well to take several pages from Ron for peace, human rights, and social jus- justice and equality in all forms. Dellums’ book. It would make you a tice. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman better Member of this body. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance from Georgia (Mr. LEWIS), one of Ron’s His voice made him a force to be of my time. very close friends, a person whom he reckoned with as a committee chair, as f loved dearly, who is an icon in his own a legislator, as a leader. He insisted in right, someone who led the fight for his call for justice for his cause for HONORING RONALD V. DELLUMS our voting rights. peace. He will be deeply missed all over The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, America, not just in California, not the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- I thank my beloved friend, Congress- just in Oakland, but all over America uary 3, 2017, the gentlewoman from woman BARBARA LEE, for holding this and around the world, for people who California (Ms. LEE) is recognized for Special Order. long for peace, for justice, for equality. the remainder of the hour as the des- You know, Ron Dellums was a special Thank you, Ron Dellums, for all that ignee of the minority leader. human being, special leader. He was you did to help make our country and GENERAL LEAVE one of a kind. He was born and grew up make our world a better place. I thank Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- in due season. the gentlewoman, BARBARA LEE, for mous consent that all Members have 5 Those of us who worked with him and this Special Order. legislative days to revise and extend got to know him, we loved him. We ad- Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I thank Con- their remarks and include extraneous mired him. I can see him now saying, gressman LEWIS for that very beautiful material on the subject of our Special ‘‘Hi, bro. What is going on?’’ tribute to Ron. It was a loving tribute, Order tonight. We must continue to stand up and and I know personally how much Ron The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there speak up and fight the good fight. loved him and, in many ways, looked objection to the request of the gentle- You know, Ron never gave up; he up to him and respected him as a woman from California? never gave in. He never became bitter. human being and for his tremendous There was no objection. He was never hostile. He loved people. leadership. So I thank the gentleman Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise this He worked so hard and tirelessly for on behalf of Ron’s family, friends, and evening to really celebrate the life and what he believed in. our community. legacy of my mentor, my former boss, As Congresswoman BARBARA LEE has Now I would like to ask Congress- and my dear friend, Congressman Ron- stated so well, Ron was the founding woman ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON to ald V. Dellums. member of the Congressional Black come forward. Congresswoman NORTON I had the privilege to serve as an in- Caucus. But I tell you, he was a peace- knew Ron very well, served with Ron, tern in Ron’s Washington office during ful warrior. He believed in peace. and Ron served as chair of the District the Watergate hearings of 1974 and as a He struggled to help build what I call of Columbia Committee when I was ac- senior member of his staff for 11 years. a true democracy in America. He tually a staffer during that period. First, my deepest condolences to fought to build what Dr. King called They had many, many struggles during Ron’s beloved family, friends, and our the beloved community. He wanted to that day. Ron and ELEANOR remained community, who he loved so deeply, as redeem the soul of America. friends, and he loved her dearly and al- we continue to come to grips, quite He wanted to bring people together. ways asked about her. frankly, with the grief in the passing of It didn’t matter whether they were I yield to the gentlewoman from the this tremendous voice, yet we honor Black or White, Latino, Asian Amer- District of Columbia (Ms. NORTON). and celebrate Ron’s magnificent leg- ican, or Native American. He saw us as Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I thank acy. one people, one family living in the my very good friend, Representative Mr. Speaker, let me thank Congress- same house, not just the American BARBARA LEE from California, who has man JAMIE RASKIN for being a part of house, but the world house. the great honor of serving in the seat this Special Order tonight and for co- I tell you, as one Member who came that Ron held. And she has that honor leading it. Congressman RASKIN’s fa- here after winning an election in 1986, because of her work with Ron and be- ther, Marcus Raskin, was a close and coming here in 1987, I would talk with cause those who lived in his district cherished friend of Ron’s. They deeply Ron a great deal. I learned a great deal understood that Ron did not serve loved and respected each other. from him. them alone. Let me also thank all of my col- He used his leadership of the Armed I think that for BARBARA LEE to have leagues in the Congressional Progres- Services Committee to highlight the risen from intern to chief of staff to sive Caucus and the Congressional senseless nature of war and to press for Ron Dellums says everything about her Black Caucus for holding this Special greater investment in the public good. service in the Congress. She is just the Order tonight to remember a truly his- He fought for peace at home and right person to be leading this special toric figure, the late, great Congress- abroad. honor for our good friend, the dapper, man Ron Dellums. As a Member of Congress, he was the the brilliant, Ron Dellums. Congressman Dellums was a founding author of legislation and the move- Ms. LEE shows us that Ron had an member of the Congressional Black ment for corporate divestment in eye for talent, and I thank her for shar- Caucus and the Congressional Progres- South Africa. ing that talent now with the Nation. sive Caucus, and I know this celebra- As a political leader, he was an inspi- It is true that my district and I had tion of his life would mean so much to ration to people all over the world. a special relationship with Ron Del- him. People admired him. People loved him. lums; and, therefore, a special love. Be- Ron will be remembered not only for You know, he was tall. He stood up; cause for 14 years, he chaired the old his many accomplishments, but for his he stood out. And he spoke with pas- District of Columbia Committee, which integrity and his brilliance. He was a sion. he helped me get rid of, understanding VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:47 Sep 07, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.067 H06SEPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H7904 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 6, 2018 that the District deserved equality the votes of his colleagues to chair the bia when the District of Columbia was with other districts. Armed Services Committee, which has, just trying to get the local vote, or Yet, I have to say how fortunate we if you will forgive me, little to do with what we call home rule. were that Ron chose to use one of his peace. They have to do with preparing Some of his words deserve repeating. committee seats for the District of Co- for war. For example, he said: ‘‘I am an advo- lumbia.
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