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Floyd Spence: “Mr. Chairman, I might add this particular point. As a lot of people realize, the gentleman from Mississippi [Mr.…”

On the recordMay 14, 1996
Mr. Chairman, I might add this particular point. As a lot of people realize, the gentleman from Mississippi [Mr. Montgomery] is retiring after this year, and personally I would like to offer him my gratitude for all he has meant to this committee and to this country for his service here over the years. I know of no one who stood stronger and taller for national defense than the gentleman from Mississippi [Mr. Montgomery], and he is going to be going down in history and known as Mr. National Guard and Reserve, and we are going to miss you, Sonny.
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Floyd Spence
South Carolina
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Paying tribute to retiring Congressman Sonny Montgomery for his service and contributions to national defense.

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