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J.C. Watts: “I have served in this body now for about 17, a little over 17 months, and I have worked with many of these young people…”

On the recordJune 6, 1996
I have served in this body now for about 17, a little over 17 months, and I have worked with many of these young people and have learned from them, and I hope that they are taking something positive and that they have learned something from this distinguished body. Before I came to Congress one of the things I did was I was a youth minister at my local church, and I must say that you guys have represented the youth of America very, very well. My pastor several times would remind me that what we build and nourish and encourage the youth of America to be today is what this country is going to be 20 years from now. As I have worked with you guys over the last 17 months, I am encouraged that America's tomorrow is going to be very, very bright because of what you guys have represented.
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J.C. Watts
Oklahoma
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Reflecting on his time in Congress and addressing the pages.

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