I must say how wonderful it has been to serve in this body since June 7, 1973. I have met so many wonderful people, all of you, in fact; and those here before, many of us got to know so very, very well. It has been a great experience. I could not have done a better thing than to have the opportunity and the honor of serving the people of the 7th Congressional District of Illinois, and knowing all of you. Thank you very much.
Reflecting on his time serving in Congress and expressing gratitude.
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