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W. Weldon: “I am proud to call him not just a colleague, but someone that all of us can look up to in this country as a true role…”

On the recordMarch 5, 1996
I am proud to call him not just a colleague, but someone that all of us can look up to in this country as a true role model for America. Congratulations, Jim. The people of Philadelphia are real proud to call you their own.
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W. Weldon
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Praising Jim Bunning's character and contributions during a speech in the House.

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