Van famously said. "twenty five years ago in Congress you not only trusted the opposing party. you enjoyed their company. Today. they hardly speak"! Van accomplished so much for San Diego during his years in Congress. He was simply one of the most productive Members ever to represent this area. He authored the appropriation to pay for a second border crossing at Otay Mesa. this. before there was wide spread appreciation of the Importance of cross border cooperation. He used his position in the majority to help his SD colleague in the minority. Republican Bob Wilson. in Bobs signal support for the Navy and Marines. including funding for the Naval Hospital in Balboa Park.
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