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Gary Franks: “it is with a great degree of sadness that we, today, mark the passing of a true, distinguished public servant, and a…”

On the recordJune 25, 1996
it is with a great degree of sadness that we, today, mark the passing of a true, distinguished public servant, and a fine human being, Congressman Bill Emerson of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, we will always remember Bill for his wonderful sense of institutional history, his championing of the hungry and downtrodden of the world, his tireless work for the agricultural interests of the United States, and his longtime service to his country. Mr. Speaker, the immense love Bill Emerson displayed for his family, his friends, his Missouri, his country, and his God should always resonate with us. We were truly blessed to have such a wonderful man serving among us. To Bill, I say ``So long, good friend. You are going to be missed by a lot of people down here. It was an honor to know you.''
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Gary Franks
Republican · Connecticut
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Paying tribute to the late Congressman Bill Emerson during a floor speech.

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