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Saying Goodbye to John Dingell

February 12, 2019 / 5:24 PM EST / CBS News

DEARBORN, MI - FEBRUARY 12: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (Center) (D-MI) processes into church with former Vice President Joe Biden (left) behind the casket of her husband, former congressman John Dingell, at his funeral at the Church of the Divine Child on February 12, 2019 in Dearborn, Michigan. Dingell, who died February 7th at the age of 92, was the longest-serving member of Congress in U.S. history, having served for 59 years from 1955 until his retirement in 2015. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

Funeral Service Held For Rep. John Dingell In Michigan

DEARBORN, MI - FEBRUARY 12: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (Center) (D-MI) processes into church with former Vice President Joe Biden (right) behind the casket of her husband, former congressman John Dingell, at his funeral at the Church of the Divine Child on February 12, 2019 in Dearborn, Michigan. Dingell, who died February 7th at the age of 92, was the longest-serving member of Congress in U.S. history, having served for 59 years from 1955 until his retirement in 2015. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

The US flag flies at half-mast above the White House

The US flag flies at half-mast above the White House in Washington, DC, on February 8, 2019 after the death of the longest-serving member of Congress in US history, Michigan Democrat John Dingell, at age 92. DC.Photo by Olivier Douliery/ Abaca Press

Funeral Service Held For Rep. John Dingell In Michigan

DEARBORN, MI - FEBRUARY 12: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and her son Christopher (left) put the pall on the casket of her husband, former congressman John Dingell, at his funeral at the Church of the Divine Child on February 12, 2019 in Dearborn, Michigan. Dingell, who died February 7th at the age of 92, was the longest-serving member of Congress in U.S. history, having served for 59 years from 1955 until his retirement in 2015. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

Funeral Service Held For Rep. John Dingell In Michigan

DEARBORN, MI - FEBRUARY 12: The casket of former Congressman John Dingell (D-MI) is carried into the Church of the Divine Child for his funeral on February 12, 2019 in Dearborn, Michigan. Dingell, who died February 7th at the age of 92, was the longest-serving member of Congress in U.S. history, having served for 59 years from 1955 until his retirement in 2015. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

Funeral Service Held For Rep. John Dingell In Michigan

DEARBORN, MI - FEBRUARY 12: Former Vice President Joe Biden puts his hand on the casket of his friend former Congressman John Dingell (D-MI) after delivering the eulogy at his funeral at the Church of the Divine Child on February 12, 2019 in Dearborn, Michigan. Dingell, who died February 7th at the age of 92, was the longest-serving member of Congress in U.S. history, having served for 59 years from 1955 until his retirement in 2015. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

Funeral Service Held For Rep. John Dingell In Michigan

DEARBORN, MI - FEBRUARY 12: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) prepares to process from the Church of the Divine Child following the funeral of her husband, former congressman John Dingell, on February 12, 2019 in Dearborn, Michigan. Dingell, who died February 7th at the age of 92, was the longest-serving member of Congress in U.S. history, having served for 59 years from 1955 until his retirement in 2015. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

Funeral Service Held For Rep. John Dingell In Michigan

DEARBORN, MI - FEBRUARY 12: The casket of former Congressman John Dingell (D-MI) is shown at the Church of the Divine Child during his funeral on February 12, 2019 in Dearborn, Michigan. Dingell, who died February 7th at the age of 92, was the longest-serving member of Congress in U.S. history, having served for 59 years from 1955 until his retirement in 2015. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

Funeral Service Held For Rep. John Dingell In Michigan

DEARBORN, MI - FEBRUARY 12: The casket of former Congressman John Dingell (D-MI) is carried out of the Church of the Divine Child after his funeral on February 12, 2019 in Dearborn, Michigan. Dingell, who died February 7th at the age of 92, was the longest-serving member of Congress in U.S. history, having served for 59 years from 1955 until his retirement in 2015. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

Funeral Service Held For Rep. John Dingell In Michigan

DEARBORN, MI - FEBRUARY 12: Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the funeral of former Congressman John Dingell (D-MI) at the Church of the Divine Child on February 12, 2019 in Dearborn, Michigan. Dingell, who died February 7th at the age of 92, was the longest-serving member of Congress in U.S. history, having served for 59 years from 1955 until his retirement in 2015. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

Funeral Service Held For Rep. John Dingell In Michigan

DEARBORN, MI - FEBRUARY 12: The hearse carrying the casket of former Congressman John Dingell (D-MI) is shown at the Church of the Divine Child during his funeral on February 12, 2019 in Dearborn, Michigan. Dingell, who died February 7th at the age of 92, was the longest-serving member of Congress in U.S. history, having served for 59 years from 1955 until his retirement in 2015. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

Funeral Service Held For Rep. John Dingell In Michigan

DEARBORN, MI - FEBRUARY 12: A U.S. flag is placed on the casket of former Congressman John Dingell (D-MI) at his funeral at the Church of the Divine Child on February 12, 2019 in Dearborn, Michigan. Dingell, who died February 7th at the age of 92, was the longest-serving member of Congress in U.S. history, having served for 59 years from 1955 until his retirement in 2015. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)