I thank the gentleman. Margarida Curtis has been a longtime employee of the United States Senate and, as a result, an employee of the people of the United States. Margarida, you have always done your work with great ability and clarity. We very much appreciate your service to the Senate, but also to this House, to the Congress itself, and to the American people. They are grateful for all you have done. God speed. =========================== NOTE =========================== September 28, 2017, on page H7618, the following appeared: Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, it is our understanding that today could bethe very last time that Margarita Curtis provides a message to us on this floor. We would like to thank Margarita Curtis. From a very grateful nation, thank you for your service. Many times the American people see your voice, but also the power of what youbring back and forth to make this democracy work. We want to thank you for your service, and we wish you all the happiness in retirement. Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman. Margarita Curtis has been a longtime employee of the United States Senateand, as a result, an employee of the people of the United States. Margarita, you have always done The online version has been corrected to read: Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, it is our understanding that today could be the very last time that Margarida Curtis provides a message to us on this floor. We would like to thank Margarida Curtis.…
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