Doug Bereuter is one of the classiest people to have ever served in this place. As my friend, the gentleman from California (Mr. Thomas), suggested, there are few and far between those who have his kind of class. Doug Bereuter is one of those classic Members for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the leadership that he has demonstrated in the field of foreign affairs.
Paying tribute to retiring Congressman Doug Bereuter during a Special Order.
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