House pauses, remembers Michael Jackson
Stand in silence to honor the 'King of Pop'
Updated: Friday, 26 Jun 2009, 2:01 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 26 Jun 2009, 2:00 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House of Representatives paused for a moment of silence Friday to mark entertainer Michael Jackson's death.
Lawmakers briefly interrupted a debate on a global warming bill to stand in silence and honor the "King of Pop."
Rep. Diane Watson of California rose during the debate to suggest the House "pay tribute to the culture that he has left behind, his legacy."
Watson said the lawmakers send their condolences to Jackson's family, friends and his fans worldwide.
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. of Illinois said the singer changed the world and he wants to "thank God for letting all of us live in his generation and in his era."
The 50-year-old musical superstar died Thursday after being stricken at his rented home in Los Angeles.
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