"I am very saddened by the death of Gerry Studds. From his days in the early '70s as an articulate and effective opponent of the Vietnam war, through his consistent leadership on environmental issues, to his insistence that the U.S. government stop ignoring the AIDS crisis, Gerry was a forceful advocate for causes that were not always popular and that were consequently shunned by many politicians. As the man who succeeded him in representing much of southeastern Massachusetts, I know firsthand how important his role was in supporting the fishing industry and other regional interests.

"And he will forever be remembered with profound gratitude by all of us who love Cape Cod for his invaluable work throughout his career in protecting and preserving this regional and national treasure."

- Barney Frank