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On the recordMay 4, 1994
Ms. Woolsey, I say, God bless you. You are an example of a success story, and I am pleased to be able to see that, and to be able to hear you talk about it.
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Gary Franks
Republican · Connecticut

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Praising Ms. Woolsey for her success during a floor speech.

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