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On the recordSeptember 6, 2018
I thank Congressman Johnson for that very beautiful tribute. I know one of Ron's greatest gifts was mentoring those who came after him, and I know he certainly appreciated Mr. Johnson's leadership on that Armed Services Committee and talked a lot about the great work that he was engaged in. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Pelosi), our leader, who knew Ron very well, even before Ron and Nancy served together in Congress. I thank her so much for being here and for paying tribute.
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Bill Lee
Republican · Tennessee

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