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| CREC-2026-02-24-pt1-PgE160-2 | 2026-02-24 | 119 | 2 | HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CONGRESSMAN LEE H. HAMILTON | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E160 | E160 | [{"name": "Andre Carson", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E160 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E160] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CONGRESSMAN LEE H. HAMILTON ______ HON. ANDRE CARSON of indiana in the house of representatives Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Mr. CARSON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the life and legacy of Congressman Lee H. Hamilton, a devoted public servant, a champion of bipartisanship, and a true Hoosier icon. For 34 years, Congressman Hamilton represented Indiana in the United States House of Representatives with integrity, civility, and unwavering dedication to his constituents. Throughout his tenure, he earned national respect for his thoughtful leadership on foreign affairs, intelligence, and national security matters, serving as Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and playing a pivotal role in the Iran-Contra investigation. Later, as Vice Chairman of the 9/11 Commission, he helped guide our Nation through one of the most consequential inquiries in modern American history. Congressman Hamilton believed deeply in representative democracy and the responsibility of elected officials to work across party lines. He forged lasting bipartisan partnerships, including with Senator Richard Lugar, demonstrating that principled collaboration strengthens Indiana and our Nation. His commitment to civil discourse and institutional integrity set a standard for all public servants. After retiring from Congress, Congressman Hamilton continued to serve our community through scholarship and civic education at Indiana University. Through the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies and the Center on Congress, he helped prepare future generations to understand and engage in public life with seriousness and respect. A son of Evansville, a proud graduate of DePauw University and Indiana University, and a member of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, Lee Hamilton never lost sight of his Hoosier roots. His life embodied service to his district, to Indiana, and to America. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Congressman Lee Hamilton's extraordinary legacy. May we follow his example of integrity, bipartisanship, and devotion to democratic ideals. May his children, grandchildren, and all who mourn his passing be comforted by the knowledge that we honor his legacy here in Congress, and treasure the incredible leadership he shared with us. ____________________ |