The distinguished Senator from Vermont and I have made it possible for the American people to pay deserved tribute to a great citizenMr. John Edelman. For a quarter of a century. John Edelman was an eloquent and effective part of the congressional scenea part. unfortunately. that is not fully appreciated. John Edelman did perhaps more than anyone I have ever known to make the term "lobbyist" an honorable and highly respected title. He was a lobbyist for the miserably treated textile operator or migrant worker. He was a lobbyist for the farmer who needed rural electrification. He was a lobbyist for the rights of all people regardless of color or age or national origin.