Madam Speaker. the House of Representatives lost a giant this week. Robert N. Giaimo was a profound figure in this body. someone who represented the values. the dreams and aspirations of the people he represented. For eleven terms he served the Third District of Connecticut that I am now honored to represent. And as a fellow child of Italian immigrants from North Haven. Connecticut. he did so with distinction. with honor and with special purpose. During his 22 years in the Congress. 1959 to 1980. his contributions were as momentous as they were numerous. Serving during a time of great upheaval in this country. it was Bob Giaimo who led the first successful effort to end funds for the fighting in Southeast Asia.
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