A leader is a trusted servant, and Senator DIRKSEN portrayed this so masterfully that future generations will have to do little if any retouching when they use his art as their example.

During his 36 years of service, he shared with his constituency, his party, and his Nation some of their highest and lowest points in history. Elected to the House of Representatives in 1933 with his party in power, he immediately experienced the depression and party changeover of the Presidency and the Congress which lasted through the war years of the 1940's. I feel it was during these years when others showed weakness that he gained the strength to carry on the business of his Nation and party which we saw him display to the very last moment of his life.

Senator DIRKSEN was an oratorical artist who could mold the thinking of both parties into a workable pattern from which a solution could be fashioned. He was a craftsman who never forced or pushed, but gently and firmly pressed the clay of the Nation's needs as he felt them into a statuesque presentation which all could look at and admire even though they might not agree with its message.

I personally am grateful to Senator DIRKSEN for showing me by his stalwart example how a dedicated leader of his party can also be a worthy and trusted servant of all the people of his Nation.

ADDRESS BY HON. JAMES H. (JIMMY) QUILLEN

OF TENNESSEE

Mr. Speaker, I was saddened at the passing of the Honorable EVERETT M. DIRKSEN. The Nation has lost one of her most illustrious

sons.

He was a great American, a great statesman, and a great leader.

The Nixon administration depended on him, as did other administrations for more than a quarter of a century. He was a Lincoln to his party and a dedicated champion for a better way of life for all Americans.

We must not let his passing discourage us, but rather provide an impetus for all Americans to strive even more diligently toward attaining the goals and ideals which were so precious to him. His inspi

ration to his party and to all Members of Congress lives on as a challenge for us.

EVERETT DIRKSEN was a rare individual. He may well be characterized as "a man for all seasons," for he served his State, his party, and his country equally diligently and well. His infectious personality had two facets--wit and charm as well as logic and pragmatism. These served to influence the age in which he lived. His loyalty to the Republican Party was overshadowed only by his unfailing love of his family and loyalty to his country-no matter the season. He served his country unfalteringly-not only in the summers of his time-but also when the going got rough. He could be counted on to put forth the added effort, travel the extra mile, and meet any situation with a fixed determination to get the job done.

EVERETT DIRKSEN's views and ideas yere perpetrated greatly through the influence of the news media. We were aware of his genius on a personal basis; however, the public depended on the news media to form its judgment.

The following editorial was broadcast on WCYB, a television station in Bristol, Tenn., in my district. I feel it merits repetition since it reflects the views of so many of my fellow Tennesseans and Americans.

DIRKSEN Influence Was TREMENDOUS

America admires a winner and leader, especially if he has the ability and adroitness to create an aura of color around himself.

Senator EVEREtt McKinley DIRKSEN of Illinois captured their admiration and fancy. So millions of Americans who knew Senator DIRKSEN only through television, radio and the printed word, regret his passing from life and the political scene.

Senator DIRKSEN was the most powerful figure in Congress for the past decade. He was by far the most colorful, with his rare skill for oratory and debate, and unusual personal appearance.

Politically, he generally mirrored the evolution of the American economy and thought.

He went to Congress in 1932 an arch conservative. Within the past decade he gave vital support to civil rights legislation, a bond issue for the United Nations, and a treaty banning above-ground nuclear testing. From isolationist he became an internationalist.

Yet he retained his conservatism to the extent that he has sought a constitutional amendment to override the Supreme Court decision that population be the sole basis for apportioning seats in State legislatures.

Mr. DIRKSEN served either in the House or Senate for 35 years. He was highly intelligent.

During that more than a third of a century, hundreds of people went to him for help. When he felt the justness of their positions he helped many hundreds. He also helped scores of other Members of Congress with their legislation.

Senator DIRKSEN had the ability to make use of those whom he had helped. That probably was the secret of his rare Congressional power in the final decade of his life.

It was the DIRKSEN off the floor of Congress that we liked best. He could put on a flamboyant show for newsmen. He could be bitingly satirical . . . he was a past-master as a conversationist.

The Senator's daughter married a Tennessean and he was a close friend of the late Rep. B. Carroll Reece of Johnson City. He developed rare familiarity with State politics in the South.

On one occasion he sympathized with our stateline problem of covering five States. He did it with a half-hour word-picture of the political situations in those States and some prophecies that became truth. We marveled at his detail.

We also marveled at his physical endurance. For years before his last illness Senator DIRKSEN suffered from a bleeding ulcer, a pinched nerve in his back and emphysema.

The Congress and the Nation have lost a rare figure. His death will have some deep visible effects on the Washington scene.

This editorial was picked at random. There were many other glowing tributes-tributes that will linger forever in the hearts and minds of Americans.

My wife joins me in extending deepest sympathy to his wife and members of his family.

ADDRESS BY HON. CHALMERS P. WYLIE

OF OHIO

Mr. Speaker, many people from my district have written and called expressing their feeling of profound loss due to the death of Senator EVERETT MCKINLEY DIRKSEN. One constituent called at I a.m. Monday morning, after hearing of the tragedy on the late news, to inquire as to the address of Mrs. Dirksen so that he might send her a telegram of sympathy. People all across the Nation felt a personal loss when this great man passed away. I would be remiss if

I did not take advantage of the opportunity afforded me as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives to place in the Congressional Record for history some of the thoughts of my constituents and my own concerning this outstanding American.

Senator DIRKSEN was a very important and extremely busy public official. Yet he was kind and generous with his time and wise counsel, especially to new Members of the Congress. Many of my constituents had written to me asking that I support the DIRKSEN amendment to the Constitution which would permit prayer in public schools and buildings. I approved of the amendment but felt a need to do more than pay lipservice. So I called Senator DIRKSEN about his amendment. He said, "Come on over. We'll talk about it." When I arrived his waiting room was full of people. But because of his intense interest in his resolution, he wanted to give it first priority. He suggested that I introduce a similar resolution in the House, which I did. Most say that the possibility of such an amendment died with the Senator. I think it would be a fitting, lasting tribtue to him if the Members of Congress would now adopt a resolution which would submit such an amendment to the people of the States for approval.

Yes, EVERETT MCKINLEY DIRKSEN has now passed into the pages of history but the contributions of this great statesman will never die. His memory will serve as an inspiration to all who follow. As many great Americans, Senator DIRKSEN began life as a smalltown boy and rose to the pinnacle of American politics. He has been termed by President Nixon “a giant in the history of Congress,” an adviser and confidant to Presidents, a colorful and sparkling orator, a skilled parliamentarian, a loyal Republican, and—above all—a patriot and great American.

He possessed the courage of his conviction and his integrity, along with his many other qualities, endeared him to the Nation and created a legend in his own time.

All of us in this House can profit from his example as a dedicated public servant and as a kind and generous man. One of my constituents suggested we take his wise counsel regarding his prayer amendment. I would like to associate myself with the idea. While we are considering another amendment to the Constitution, relating to the selection of the President and Vice President, we should consider the possibility of a constitutional amendment to permit voluntary par

ticipation in prayer in public schools. Such an amendment would be an appropriate lasting monument to this great God-fearing man.

ADDRESS BY HON. JOHN W. BYRNES

OF WISCONSIN

Mr. Speaker, it is with a feeling of deep personal loss that I join in paying tribute to the memory of EVERETT MCKINLEY DIRKSEN.

I was privileged to know and work with him as a Member of this body. His kindness and encouragements when I first came here will never be forgotten. During the years of his service in the Senate, when I was privileged to work closely with him on policy matters affecting our party and on legislation in which we were both involved, my respect for him, and my friendship with him, grew daily.

Senator DIRKSEN was a leader of men. He knew the demands of the legislative process in a representative government. While the Nation came to know him for his colorful personality and his inimitable gifts of humor and oratory, those of us who worked with him knew his other side-his grasp of the issues, his firmness in standing for what he believed right, his ability to achieve the kind of compromises necessary if a diverse society is to function.

Of EVERETT DIRKSEN, we can truly say that the Halls of Congress will not be the same now that he has been taken from us. He made his mark here and upon the Nation. He will be sorely missed. Mrs. Byrnes joins me in extending our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Dirksen and his family in their time of sorrow.

ADDRESS BY HON. WILLIAM S. BROOMFIELD

OF MICHIGAN

Mr. Speaker, I join my colleagues in marking the passing of the distinguished Minority Leader of the Senate, EVERETT MCKINLEY DIRKSEN.