On the recordOctober 28, 2009
Thanks so much for your previous service to our country, and not just for the folks in Virginia, but also in Delaware and the other 48 States.
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congress.govThanks so much for your previous service to our country, and not just for the folks in Virginia, but also in Delaware and the other 48 States.
Acknowledging the contributions of a colleague to national service.
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