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Fred Clark, Jr., Moakley congressional staff member from 1982 through 2001, discusses his role working as an intern, Washington liaison, campaign manager and district office director. His interview covers Congressman Moakley’s constituent service; the campaign process; how the district office operated on a daily basis; the relationship between the congressman and his staff; how Congressman Moakley worked to improve international relations; and Congressman Moakley’s legacy of public service and political leadership. He concludes by recalling Congressman Moakley’s funeral.