To Ham. what one did in the time allotted by God was what mattered. Officially. Hamilton Fish. was the 13term Congressman from the Empire States Hudson Valley. who from his earliest years in Congress wrestled with the turmoil of Watergate and the Vietnam war. the causes of civil rights. refugees. the environment. and a daily concern that Washington respond to and be a positive influence for his constituents and all Americans. He was neither a "hawk" nor a "dove" in the contentious and important issues of his time. but rather an impressive "owl"-a wise owl. using head and heart. with the talons to fight a ferocious battle when needed. but possessing the sharp ears and keen eyes to recognize and counsel for the strength to be gained from collegial compromise. knowing the ways to bridge often great divides of politics and ideologies. Ham Fish was also a very private figure in our midst.
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