A deep thinker, articulate, eloquent, and willing to change his mind based on new data.

Like most/all of you, I didn't agree with him on everything, but rational & respectful debates were always his preference.

He ended as a powerful political & social voice. He started by bringing the nation a lot of laughs and smiles during his original career. I'm not sure if there's a greater contribution we can make to humanity that making them laugh and smile in a good natured fashion.

You will be missed, Scott.