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Joseph Skeen: “They are the real movers and shakers. We just do not let them know it too often because they get a little bit large in…”

On the recordJuly 11, 2000
They are the real movers and shakers. We just do not let them know it too often because they get a little bit large in the head. But they are wonderful folks. I thank all the staff folks who have done so much for all of us. They make us look good every day.
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Joseph Skeen
Republican · New Mexico

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Expressing gratitude to staff members for their contributions.

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