His unique combination of intelligence. fairness. diligence. and unfailing courtesy gave him a special role in this body. "TAD" WALTERS speeches during general debate could sway votes. many votes. Speaker Rayburn was known to have commented often on FRANCIS WALTERS great qualifications for leadership in this House. The name of FRANCIS WALTER has become so associated with the fields of internal security and immigration that it is often forgotten that he was active in many other legislative fields. "TAD" WALTER began his legislative career in the 73d Congress in 1933 with the start of the New Deal. The assumption by our Government of new responsibilities for the establishment of social justice and equal opportunity owe much to his energetic support. Indeed he was the author of an early minimum wage act which required corporations working on Government contracts to pay the prevailing wage.
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