John Ensign: “I am honored to rise today to pay tribute to Margot Allen, an exceptional employee, a dedicated patriot, an…”

“I am honored to rise today to pay tribute to Margot Allen, an exceptional employee, a dedicated patriot, an extraordinary woman, and a treasured friend, in celebration of her 70th birthday. Margot has been an invaluable part of my congressional team since our first campaign in 1994. Raised in Alabama, Margot has the charm and grace of a true southern belle. Add to that her demand for precision and professionalism and her quick wit, and it explains why she has been known to elicit a, ``Why, thank you!'' from an obtuse obstructionist who has quite politely been told to ``take a long walk off a short pier'' in that captivating southern drawl. Margot's work on behalf of veterans and seniors in Nevada has earned her a stellar reputation as the authority among her peers and a miracle worker among those constituents who have benefited from her tenacious advocacy.”