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Rep. Corrine Brown: “I rise today to pay tribute to a great Floridian and a great American. I rise to tell the American people about this…”

On the recordJune 8, 1994
I rise today to pay tribute to a great Floridian and a great American. I rise to tell the American people about this true public servant, who has given more than 40 years of his life to serving this country, and serving his constituents in the Tampa Bay area. Mr. Chairman, Sam Gibbons is this man. He has fought for our Nation on the beaches of Normandy and has fought for the rights of poor and older Americans. He has been a staunch voice on trade issues, and opening foreign markets to U.S. companies. And today, Sam Gibbons, a true friend of Florida and a defender of our Nation, will be leading our Nation on a path toward healing and a return to global competitiveness. A path toward reforming the way we receive our health care. And a path to make our country more competitive as the addresses this nation's economic problems at home and abroad. It is a true pleasure, Mr. Chairman, to pay tribute to this fine American.
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Rep. Corrine Brown
Florida
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Paying tribute to Sam Gibbons for his service and contributions to the country and Florida.

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