Congressman John Sarbanes hails late father’s achievements in tribute

Congressman John Sarbanes hailed the legacy of his late father, Senator Paul Sarbanes, noting his pride in his Greek-American heritage during a tribute at the US House of Representatives on Wednesday.

"He lived a full life. He made a difference in the lives of others, which is all he ever wanted to do. I mean, he knew he wanted to be in politics from a very early age, but his motivation was looking at the opportunities he had - the son of Greek immigrants who came to this country with very little - and he had the opportunities for education and advancement. His motivation was to make those available to others," he said in his remarks.

Sarbanes thanked the Greek-American community for being "fiercely proud" of his father's achievements. "He was deeply proud of where he came from. It was an inspiration to him in public service. And I want to thank so many who helped him...