Rep. Mike Thompson Statement On Passing of Rep. Robert Matsui

Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Napa Valley) represents a district contiguous to Rep. Robert Matsui's district in Northern California and considered Bob his best friend in Congress. The following is a statement from Mike regarding Bob's passing last night: “Bob was not only a great leader, he was my best friend in Congress. He was a thoughtful and compassionate mentor who championed the causes of the less fortunate by consistently being the most skilled and informed person in the room. He won monumental legislative victories not by being the loudest but by being the smartest. His leadership and friendship will be painfully missed throughout his district, state and our nation.”