Published: 02-28-08
Sen. Hutchison: “We have lost the Father of the Modern Conservative Movement”
Pays Tribute to the late Founder of the National Review
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) Texas’ senior senator released a statement on the passing of noted author publisher and conservative commentator William F. Buckley Jr.:
“I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of William F. Buckley Jr. today. For over 50 years Bill Buckley made an enormous contribution to American culture and politics. He will be remembered as the father of the modern conservative movement. Thankfully his legacy will continue in the National Review the recognized standard bearer that he founded over 50 years ago.”
Cornyn Statement: “He was the embodiment of ‘morning in America’”
SAN ANTONIO—U.S. Sen. John Cornyn made the following statement Wednesday regarding the death of William F. Buckley:
“William F. Buckley was the intellectual inspiration for the modern conservative movement. For more than a half-century he prodded and questioned and amused and inspired millions. His work served to lift up countless Americans. His influence on both policy and history is almost immeasurable. America is safer stronger and freer thanks to his life.
“Mr. Buckley has been honored by President Reagan and countless others for his contributions and justifiably so. He was the embodiment of “morning in America” the optimistic conviction that our values are enduring and our best years are still ahead. His role in the development of conservative thought was unique and he can never be replaced.”
