But we here will miss his calm and steady demeanor. and his unwavering commitment to "moderate government." which is. as Alexander Hamilton observed. the font of real liberty. For the most part. I will leave it to others to recite his legislative accomplishments. which are legion. But I would highlight his service as cochairman of the Congressional AdHoc Committee on Irish Affairs. The bipartisan AdHoc Committee was established in 1977 to promote peace and justice in Northern Ireland. His interest is natural. for both his parents were Irish immigrants. The task. of course. enormous. But under TOMs steady leadership. the AdHoc Committee made possible implementation of the McBride Principles.
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