The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-27
Goss Regrets
 Tilson's Move
Sees Distinct Loss to State in Retirement of Former
 Whip-Services Valuable to Nutmeg Life


 sations not of a financial char acter, and would not ex- change the satisfaction of hav- ing done my work here faith fully and well for any amount of money. Furthermore, if the service I might reasonably ex- pect to render here during the next few years appeared to be of an importance comparable to that khad the privilege of rendering during the last three congresses under republican control, should still deem 1t my duty to- stay here just as long as my own people ap- prove.
 "Under present conditions. however, I doubt whether the importance of my service here is sufficient to justify me in further sacrificing what may prove to be my last opportun- ity to provide somewhat more adequately for my family and future, and, therefore, I feel warranted in making this deci- sion at this juncture.
 Mingled emotions naturally arise as one contemplates clos ing a long term of service in the house of representatives, It is said that it takes all kinds, of people to make up a world. The variety is not quite so great In congress, but it exists even here. I suppose that if all of us were as good as the best of us, none of us would ever quit congress willingly. While if all of us were as bad as the worst of us, probably there would be little satisfaction in any one of us staying here. It would be de- lightfully pleasant if we might truthfully say that the entire membership of congress were high minded, courageous. fair. considerate of others, generous in thought and deed, but alas. one can not say so to all and be truthful. Along this line 1t is perhaps not safe to go further than to say that the average in this regard is high. Many con- form to the high standard have described, and as one thinks of teasing to serve with colleagues of this type there ia sure to be a pang of regret.
 "The, house of representa- lives as a whole and in the ag- gregate is a fine, truly repre- sentative body of men and wo- men. Statements so often made by the press and would-be humorists to the contrary are inaccurate and unfair. Theor- ists and alleged writers on gov ernment have argued and at- tempted to demonstrate. with considerable show of logic, 1t must be admitted, that unfver- sal suffrage must inevitably lead to the rule of the med- iocre and the incompetent. Thus far in our history, how ever, through patriotism, or a proper desire for the honor conferred by election to pub-- lie office, it has come to pass that a high grade of men and women have continued to be willing to serve, often at 8 sacrifice, and constituencies continue to elect them: So long as this continues to be true, the country is safe.
 Deep as is my regret in con- templating leaving the house. 1t is still deeper as I think of ceasing to serve the particular people who have trusted me and honored me with high of- flee for more than quarter of a century. Four years I served in the state legislature, two years as the speaker. Then a larger constituency sent me here, and for almost 22 years l have stood for them in this chamber until for many in my district I have become more than Q mere representative I have become an institution. To give up this character of relationship where so many, even without regard to party lines, have come osknow me, to believe in me, and to trust me, is indeed a difflcult thing to do. All can say is that having assidiously worked for them and proved myself faith full to them and to their inter- ests, I believe that they will not now begrudge me the priv ilege for Q while of working for myself. or at any rate for my family and their future. I have, therefore. decided to seek activity in other fields where->I trust my talents will be equally well employed and where I hope the net financial return for my labors will at least be on the right side of the ledger"
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