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Garret Graves: “Mr. Speaker, I don't think I could really add much to Mr. Smith's accomplishments and what he has done, other than what…”

On the recordMarch 13, 2007
Mr. Speaker, I don't think I could really add much to Mr. Smith's accomplishments and what he has done, other than what Mr. Boswell has pointed out. He did mention he was a bomber pilot, and I looked up his service record. He was awarded the Purple Heart, nine Battle Stars and the Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters for his service, which is obviously a sign of a very outstanding individual. This obviously marks a long and very distinguished career. Obviously, he was one of us, a Member of Congress from Iowa; and I wholeheartedly support this.
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Garret Graves
Republican · Louisiana
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Recognizing the accomplishments and service of Mr. Smith during a speech on the House floor.

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