Michele Bachmann: “today it is an honor for me to congratulate the longest married couple in the United States, married for 82 rac{1}{2}…”

“today it is an honor for me to congratulate the longest married couple in the United States, married for 82 rac{1}{2} incredible years. They live in my district, Clarence and Mayme Vail of Hugo, Minnesota. They have six wonderful children, 39 grandchildren, 101 great-grandchildren, and 40 great-great-grandchildren. It is almost beyond belief. At 101 and 99 years of age, what is the Vails' secret to success? Clarence says ``Avoid debt, strive for simple, clean living, no public arguments, feed your faith, and accept your spouse as is.'' Then Clarence went on to say, ``Pick a good woman and let her lead the way.'' That is good advice from a humble Minnesotan. Congratulations, Clarence and Mayme Vail of Hugo, Minnesota, on 82 rac{1}{2} years of marriage; the longest married couple in the United States. Congratulations, lovebirds.”