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Gilbert Gutknecht: I think it was Mark Twain who said, ``Truth is incontrovertible. Ignorance may deride it, jealousy may attack it, but in…

On the recordSeptember 25, 1996
I think it was Mark Twain who said, ``Truth is incontrovertible. Ignorance may deride it, jealousy may attack it, but in the end there it is.'' I think if the American people will take just a few minutes to examine what we promised 2 years ago tomorrow, and what this Congress actually delivered for the American people, I think they will come to the conclusion that first of all we meant what we said, we said what we meant, and that in the end I think their will has been done by this Congress. For the first time in 40 years, we have a Congress that not only has listened to the American people but has responded as well. I don't want to take too much time tonight, but I do want to share a couple of observations and memories of those days, and those days that I remember, the most remarkable days of all, were those glorious days and the first was on September 27, 1994 when we signed the contract. It was a glorious day.…
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Gilbert Gutknecht
Republican · Minnesota

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Reflecting on Congress's achievements and commitments to the American people.

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