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Steve Womack: before I close, let me say, as most of my colleagues know and as Mr. Clyburn pointed out, my presence here today in the…

On the recordJanuary 22, 2026
before I close, let me say, as most of my colleagues know and as Mr. Clyburn pointed out, my presence here today in the face of a terrible, personal hardship--the loss of my wife of over 41 years--I hope is indicative of the importance of completing the work on behalf of the American people. I am grateful for the outpouring of support from Members from both sides of this aisle, and I urge a ``yes'' vote on the legislation.
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Steve Womack
Republican · Arkansas

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Addressing colleagues about personal loss while urging support for legislation.

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