Blunt Statement on the Passing of Paul Weyrich
“He was a steadfast confidant and a devout man of faith.”
Washington,
Dec 18, 2008 -
Congressman Roy Blunt (Mo.) issued the following statement this morning after learning of the untimely passing of Paul Weyrich:
"No matter the challenges Paul was facing in his personal life, he was always acutely aware of the challenges facing our nation and devoted his entire life to strengthening our country. His ability to persuade without berating, and teach without demeaning are lessons that would serve many on both sides of the aisle well.
"He wasn't just an outstanding leader for conservatives; he was a steadfast confidant and a devout man of faith. I will miss his infectious personality and our weekly meetings. My prayers are with his wife Joyce, their five children and many grandchildren during this difficult time.
"It isn't often that when a man of Paul's stature passes we can say his death was a loss of more than a leader - in Paul we also lose a friend."
NOTE: Blunt attended the weekly Free Congress luncheon, hosted by Weyrich, more than 350 times as the representative for House Republican Leaders.
