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Charles Skelton: “I wish to make special mention of Congressman Lane Evans who has been a leader in veterans affairs, the ranking member…”

On the recordDecember 8, 2006
I wish to make special mention of Congressman Lane Evans who has been a leader in veterans affairs, the ranking member of that committee, and we will miss him sorely. He has made a great contribution for a good number of years, and I wish to publicly thank Congressman Evans for his efforts, undying efforts through the years. Cynthia McKinney will be leaving. Curt Weldon will be leaving; he spoke yesterday in the committee. Joel Hefley, that marvelous gentleman from Colorado who has worked with me in particular on military construction efforts that have been so successful for the State of Missouri, and I should mention that his tireless efforts through the years in that arena were very, very good. Dr. Joe Schwarz will be leaving. There are others. Chairman Hunter mentioned them by name. These folks that I mentioned made a great contribution, and I wish to acknowledge them at this time.
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Charles Skelton
Democratic · New Jersey
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Recognizing departing members of the Committee on Armed Services and their contributions.

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