October 1, 1974
Page 33188
TRIBUTE TO FORMER CONGRESSMAN CLIFFORD McINTIRE
Mr. MUSKIE. Mr. President, it was with deep sorrow that I learned this morning of the death of a distinguished citizen of Maine and former Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Clifford McIntire.
Born and raised in the small northern Maine community of Perham, Cliff McIntire knew and loved well rural America. Throughout his long and productive years – as a farmer, public administrator and Congressman – he dedicated himself to improving the quality of life of our farmers and our rural communities.
In his final days, he was preparing for yet another important national assignment as a director of the U.S. Railway Association, created by the Congress under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973.
Maine will miss him. The Nation will miss him.
Cliff and I were political opponents. In all of our political contests, however, I came to appreciate his commitment to decency, honor and fair play. He was a gentleman, considerate and friendly always, in his warm and down to earth way.
I extend my sympathy to his family at this time of their personal grief.