He was at his best when we were here getting things done--
and often we were getting things done because of his efforts. He will
be sorely missed by those of us who had the distinct privilege of
serving alongside him. Pete's life was a testament to the American Dream; born to immigrant
parents, Pete grew up working in his father's store before going on to
earn his degree in education. Later, he would teach math at a local
junior high school, before making his way into city politics and, from
there, join the Senate in 1972. Some will no doubt recall that he was
the first Republican elected as Senator of New Mexico in nearly 40
years, but most will remember that he always put the people of his
State and his Nation ahead of partisan interests.
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