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Robert Dornan: With J.P. Hammerschmidt, who beat Clinton at his only other attempt at Federal office in 1974, beat him by 6,600 votes.…

On the recordSeptember 30, 1996
With J.P. Hammerschmidt, who beat Clinton at his only other attempt at Federal office in 1974, beat him by 6,600 votes. Thirty years, 1966 to 1996. A whole decade more than Bob Walker. I have just loved serving with you. And you put the icing on the cake, you honorable man, you, by bringing those grandkids, that look like they were drawn by Norman Rockwell onto this floor, Justin and Austin, John Austin and Justin. What an honor serving with you, John. Let us stay in touch.
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Robert Dornan
Republican · California

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Reflecting on his time serving with J.P. Hammerschmidt and honoring their shared experiences.

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