"We are really sad that he is no more with us," "Many pop singers, like all our pop singers, they have some kind of influence and they,to some extent, have followed his ideas and compositions, and so it's a big time loss."

VOA: standard.2009.06.26

"There were other members that put ideas on the table and so we will drill down further in our opportunity to make sure that we come up with the best bill that brings the Democratic caucus and has the votes to be taken to the floor of the House."

VOA: standard.2009.09.09