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George Whitesides: “I close by thanking my summer interns, some of whom are here today. You cannot help but be inspired about the future of…”

On the recordJuly 22, 2025
I close by thanking my summer interns, some of whom are here today. You cannot help but be inspired about the future of our country if you spend some time with the many great young people who work here on Capitol Hill. They work hard. They do crucial work interacting with our constituents, and their passion and inspiration must be recognized. As a new Member, I am deeply inspired by the idea that people would come and work with us in our office. I am so grateful to our team, and I wish them the very best for their futures.
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George Whitesides
California

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Expressing gratitude to summer interns and their contributions during a speech.

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