Congressman Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) made the following statement on the passing of The Washington Post journalist, pundit, and author David Broder.  Over the years, Upton had developed a warm professional relationship with Broder.

“Dave Broder knew what was going on ‘inside-the-beltway’ better than anyone else and could translate that knowledge into understandable English for the rest of the country.  The ‘Dean’ of the Washington press corps, Broder was equally at home in the Midwest – rooting for the Chicago Cubs and spending time in Michigan every summer.  Broder was always able to connect with the questions and answers we all wanted to know.  He was simply the best of the best whether it was as author, columnist, or TV commentator.  Everyone had to be on their toes to answer his insightful questions.  We all will miss his professional style of journalism.”