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Former House speaker Tom Foley dies
Former House speaker Tom Foley dies
Catalina Camia, USA TODAY 6:43 p.m. EDT October 18, 2013
(Photo: Louie Balukoff, AP)
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Foley, a former U.S. ambassador to Japan in the Clinton administration, represented eastern Washington state in the U.S. House of Representatives for 15 terms, from 1965 to 1995.
"Today, America has lost a legend of the United States Congress," President Obama said in a statement, going on to praise his skill as a legislator and diplomat whose "poise and civility helped strengthen our relationship with one of our closest allies."
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LEAVING MARK AS LEGISLATOR, DIPLOMAT
When he was speaker, Foley was part of a deal that led then-president George H.W. Bush to break his "read my lips, no new taxes" promise and raise taxes. In exchange, Foley and then-Senate majority leader George Mitchell vowed to cut spending.
Bush said in a statement Friday that Foley "represented the very best in public service — and our political system. He always fought for his principles. He was always well-informed and well-reasoned, but Tom never got personal or burned bridges."
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http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/10/18/tom-foley-house-speaker-obituary/2823003/
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"Foley, 84, was a Democrat who represented Washington state in the House for 30 years and served as speaker from 1989 to January 1995.
After his tenure on Capitol Hill, he was appointed U.S. ambassador to Japan by President Bill Clinton. He served from 1997 to 2001."
Foley became the 57th speaker in 1989 after then-Speaker James Wright resigned from office amid an ethics scandal.
Before taking that post, Foley served as House majority leader, majority whip and Agriculture Committee chairman, and was an influential member of the Select House Committee on Iran Contra.
He was first elected to the House in 1964, beating incumbent Republican Walt Horan, a 27-year veteran of the House."
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Forthright and warmhearted, Tom Foley endeared himself not only to the wheat farmers back home but also colleagues on both sides of the aisle," Boehner said in a written statement. "That had a lot to do with his solid sense of fairness, which remains a model for any Speaker or representative."
Poor boner..
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http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/18/politics/tom-foley-dies/
RIP Tom Foley
thanks babylonsistah~
After his tenure on Capitol Hill, he was appointed U.S. ambassador to Japan by President Bill Clinton. He served from 1997 to 2001."
Foley became the 57th speaker in 1989 after then-Speaker James Wright resigned from office amid an ethics scandal.
Before taking that post, Foley served as House majority leader, majority whip and Agriculture Committee chairman, and was an influential member of the Select House Committee on Iran Contra.
He was first elected to the House in 1964, beating incumbent Republican Walt Horan, a 27-year veteran of the House."
Stand out!..
Forthright and warmhearted, Tom Foley endeared himself not only to the wheat farmers back home but also colleagues on both sides of the aisle," Boehner said in a written statement. "That had a lot to do with his solid sense of fairness, which remains a model for any Speaker or representative."
Poor boner..
more..
http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/18/politics/tom-foley-dies/
RIP Tom Foley
thanks babylonsistah~
