Benjamin Gilman: “these were the last three bills I will bring to the floor in my capacity as chairman of the Committee on International…”

“these were the last three bills I will bring to the floor in my capacity as chairman of the Committee on International Relations, and I would like to express my thanks to all of the members of the committee and all of our colleagues for their constructive cooperation over these past years. I have some additional remarks that I would like to insert in the Record. The House leadership, for whom we have great regard, has made it possible to bring our bills and resolutions to the floor and I appreciate their support and understanding of our concerns. I would like to thank the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Pease) in particular. Through him and the other presiding officers who stood in the place of the Speaker, we have brought innumerable matters to the floor. And I would like to say to the leadership staff, to those who work on the floor and in the leadership offices our particular thanks. We have had able help over the years from the Office of the House Legislative Counsel, especially from Mark Synnes, Yvonne Haywood, Sandy Stokfoff, the unsung heroes. Our chief of staff, Dr. Garon, has coordinated the work of a wonderful group of professionals; and we thank all of them for their good work. I particularly want to wish the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Pease) well in the days ahead.”