Evening star., 1940-01-20
President S Tribute
To Borah Expresses
Nation S Sorrow
Colleagues and Citizens
In All Walks Of Life
Join in EuIogy

n All Walks OF Life
Join in EuIoey
President Roosevelt Joined with
citizens in all walks Of life today
in Americas eulogy for Senator
William E. Borah.
Soon after a call from the Sena-
tors apartment to the White House
had borne the sad news the follow
ing statement was issued by the
President:
"The Senate and the Nation are
sadly bereft by the passing of SEN
ator Borah. We shall miss him
and mourn him and long remember
the superb courage which was his.
He dared often to stand alone and
even at times to subordinate party
interest when he presumably saw a
divergence of party interest and
the national interest.
Fair minded, firm in principle
and shrewd in judgment, he some
times gave and often received hard
blows, but he had great personal
charm and a courteous manner
which had its source in a kind
heart. He had thought deeply and
studied patiently all the great So
cial, political and economic ques-
tions which had so vitality con-
cerned his countrymen during the
long period of his public service.
His utterances commended the
close attention of the Senate and
of far-fung audience whenever he
spoke. A unique figure, his passing
leaves a void in American public
life"
Both Parties Join in Tribute.
Citizens of all political faiths were
quick to express their sorrow.
Senators Barkley, Democrat, of
Kentucky, and McNary, Republican,
of Oregon, the majority and minor
ity leaders, Joined In praising the
Idaho veteran and others of his
colleagues voiced deep sorrow.
All paid tribute to Senator Borah's
courage, and many linked this with
his unerring courtesy in his rela-
tions with fellow Senators.
Among the comments were the
following:
Senator Barkley: ''It is q great
blow to the Congress and to the
Nation. He is one Of the men
whose death will make an impress
sion around the world"
Senator McNary: mo one can
ever fill his place. He had a unique
position in the Senate and his loss
will be greatly felt"
Chairman Pittman of the Senate
Foreign Relations Committee: "At
no time In any of the questions in
which we were opposed was Borah
ever discourteous, intolerant or even
harsh. He was a man of great char
acter, individuality and independ-
ence. He was among the greatest
constitutional lawyers who ever sat
in the Senate.
"A Great and Kind Man."
Senator Adams, Democrat, of
Colorado: HE was a great and
kind man. Often men are great,
but there are few who could be as
great as Borah and who at the
same time could have his inherent
kindness toward others"
Senator Clark, Democrat, of Mis-
souri,: ellis death brings grievous
loss to the Senate and the Nation.
He was wonderful man."
Senator Bankhead: I'm company
with all American citizens who are
familiar with his long and illus
trious record in the Senate of the
United States, I am deeply sorry and
panied to learn of the passing of this
outstanding statesman, who for so
many years has contributed by his
intellectual genius to the best tradi-
tions of the Senate.
Il think that it is universally rec
ognized that there has been no de-
batter in Congress for the last quar-
ter Of century who was his super
ior in presenting his views upon
both domestic and international
problems and his presence and serv-
ices will be greatly missed in that
forum, which he has adorned for so
many years."
Secretary Hull: II was deeply dis
tressed to learn of the passing of
Senator Borah. His long record of
truly great service to the people Of
the Nation will live in history. In
his death the country loses a fearless
statesman, ever faithful to his prin-
ciples."
Will Be Terribly Missed.
House Majority Leader Rayburn:
Senator Borah was an outstand-
ingly useful American and states
man. He will be terribly missed"
House Minority Leader Martin
The death of Senator Borah re-
moves a picturesque and outstand-
ing statesman, an ardent champion
of popular causes. He will live long
in the memories of the American
people. A viril, forceful character
passes and his death is a great loss
to the Senate and the country.
Senator Townsend, Republican, of
Delaware-He was honest and fear
less and able.
Senator Davis, Republican, of
Pennsylvania-He was the tribune
of the people. He should have served
as President.
Senator Schwellenbach, Democrat,
Of Washington know how much
the people of our State are grieved,
because he was not only a repre-
sentative of Idaho, but of all the
Pacific Northwest and the Nation.