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On the recordDecember 15, 2000
I dare not ask a World War II pilot veteran to lift this or the rules on ergonomics might be contradicted. But I congratulate you, sir.
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Patrick Moynihan
Illinois

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Congratulating a World War II veteran during a discussion on ergonomics.

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