Bob Filner: “I rise today to commend a valued member of my staff here in Washington, Ms. Buffy Wicks, on her completion of the Marine…”

“I rise today to commend a valued member of my staff here in Washington, Ms. Buffy Wicks, on her completion of the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. just last Sunday, a marathon which raised millions of dollars for AIDS research. Although almost 18,000 people took part in this marathon, my wife and I were watching very carefully Buffy's accomplishment. She committed to raising at least $1,600, and did not surprise me one bit that she exceeded that goal. She is an intelligent and principled young lady who is an asset to my office and our community. Her dedication to raising money for AIDS follows her commitment to the causes of peace as a graduate student in Peace Research at the University of Oslo, to the American Civil Liberties Union, and to progressive congressional candidates. I join each and every member of my own staff in saying congratulations on a job well done. Buffy, we are proud of you.”