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On the recordMarch 19, 1997
Family is all that is important. Without it, nothing else aside from faith much matters. Jim was speaking from personal experience. Having been married for 38 years, he and his wife are fortunate enough to have their family close at hand in Indiana. One of the most important roles Jim has the opportunity to play is grandfather. He cherishes the closeness of his family. Though I wish this were true for every family, the statistics today are quite disheartening. Many, many individuals are disconnected from family members while others search for anything that remotely resembles a family unit. Those who lack a traditional family find themselves without the togetherness, stability and aid in times of need that faith and families provide.

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Discussing the importance of family and its impact on individuals during a speech on the House floor.

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