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On the recordJune 6, 1996
I want to congratulate these pages, to tell them, Mr. Speaker, how much we appreciate them and how much we realize that they contributed with their hard work. They have been part of a very, very proud tradition in this House of Representatives, and I congratulate them on their accomplishments and wish them well. They will take with them many valuable memories.
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

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Congratulating pages and reflecting on the tradition of service in the House of Representatives.

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