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On the recordJuly 20, 2005
Well, I am so excited. I know that the gentlewoman is on the committee that is heading this up. It is an enormous challenge and you all are doing a fabulous job. As the rest of us worry about this and study it and provide ideas, we are so grateful that the gentlewoman's committee is committed to making this happen. Mr. Speaker, I see now that the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Hensarling) has joined us. It is the end of a very long day, and I am so appreciative that the gentleman came down, because I know that he has worked hard on these proposals and has been committed to them. He has been here with us on other evenings as we have talked about Social Security, and we are eager to have the gentleman join us tonight.
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ANNE M. NORTHUP
Kentucky

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