I have nothing but respect for Barney Frank.

Has there every been a more moral values oriented politician, in his personal and professional life, than Barney Frank?

I remember his brave stance during the Bush administration, when he defiantly stood of the front lines, speaking out against those in his own party, and supporters of his party, who would dare compare a sitting president to Hitler. It’s so very rare to find a politician (outside of Honduras) that will call on a fellow party comrade to resign for comparing US troops to Nazis, Gulag guards and Pol Pot.

The unparalled wit. So spontaneous. It’s as if he knew it was coming.

Those images are seared into my memory.

Barney Frank.

Rock.

Redeemer.

Giant.