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On the recordJune 17, 1997
I rise to fully support the proposed bill to honor my good friend from Indiana, Congressman John Myers. If there is one thing I remember about Andy, I can describe this gentleman truly as the majority of one because he speaks with a conscience, he speaks against the grain about everything that is popular, he speaks his mind, he speaks his heart. That is Andy Jacobs, and I honor and respect that gentleman. To my good friend John Myers, a real friend, always recognizes the rights of the minority.
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Eni Faleomavaega
American Samoa

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Expressing support for a bill honoring Congressman John Myers and recognizing Andy Jacobs.

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