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Spencer Bachus: “I will simply say this, Glen. That is a devastating illness. You have been at the forefront of that and you are to be…”

On the recordSeptember 18, 1996
I will simply say this, Glen. That is a devastating illness. You have been at the forefront of that and you are to be commended on that. And all our gulf veterans and all of us who support the military owe you a debt of gratitude for that.
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Spencer Bachus
Alabama

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Recognizing the efforts of a colleague in addressing a devastating illness affecting Gulf War veterans.

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