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On the recordFebruary 8, 2005
He is not only our friend but every sick child in every poor country of the world has a friend in Tony Hall. Anyone who goes to bed hungry in those countries tonight has an advocate in Tony Hall. And those that do not have a job in these poor countries that only wish to work and help bring up their children and educate them, they all have a tireless supporter in Tony Hall. If anyone has done what we might say is the work of the Lord or of our God throughout this world it is Tony Hall. The gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Hobson) last year on the floor of this House described our colleague, former colleague, as the 'real deal,' and he is the real deal. He was the same back in his district and here in Washington as when he goes to emerging third world countries.
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Spencer Bachus
Alabama

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Paying tribute to former Congressman Tony Hall's humanitarian efforts.

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