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W. Weldon: “I rise in shock and disbelief. I never would have imagined last Wednesday and Thursday as we sat on the conference…”

On the recordSeptember 12, 2000
I rise in shock and disbelief. I never would have imagined last Wednesday and Thursday as we sat on the conference committee between the House and the Senate working out the differences between our two bills on defense... Unfortunately, today we have to acknowledge Herb's leadership and his passing and he never got to enjoy that retirement with his wife and his family. But what a legacy Herb left for all of us. He was the ultimate in terms of what a Member of Congress should be. He had integrity. He was hard working. There was not a dishonest bone in his body. He was dedicated both to his Virginia district, but he also was dedicated to the people of America who serve in uniform.
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W. Weldon
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Paying tribute to the late Congressman Herb Bateman during a floor speech.

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