We have to put in our time every day to try and achieve and learn so that we can develop our talents and each of you, thank goodness, have special talents; each of you are special persons.

He died in 2000 while still a member of Congress from pleural mesothelioma a rare form of lung cancer as a result of exposure to asbestos. Paul Minnesota.

He served in the 95th 96th 97th 98th 99th 100th 101st 102nd 103rd 104th 105th and 106th congresses representing Minnesota's 4th congressional district.