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William F. Goodling: “I commend the gracious gentlewoman from Missouri not only for offering this legislation, but also for honoring Bill…”

On the recordJuly 12, 1996
I commend the gracious gentlewoman from Missouri not only for offering this legislation, but also for honoring Bill Emerson and for her very moving message this morning, not only in memory of Bill, but I think a very moving message for the American people. I ask all to support the legislation.
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William F. Goodling
Pennsylvania

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Commending a colleague for legislation honoring Bill Emerson.

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