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On the recordFebruary 9, 1995
Dr. Henry Foster is a very positive man and doctor. He is a God-fearing man. Dr. Foster cares about people, all people, especially women and children. Dr. Foster said recently that some of his priorities as Surgeon General are teenaged pregnancy, AIDS, low birth-weight babies, children that abuse with the consumption of alcohol and tobacco. He has a lot of priorities, but I think the most we can ask, let Dr. Foster have his day. We have heard from a lot of people that feel very strongly on issues, and we all feel strongly on issues. We can surely do a lot to divide our country; however, let us find ways to unite the country. Let us at least give Dr. Foster the opportunity to plead his case in the U.S. Senate before the confirmation hearings. I know, by knowing Dr. Foster on a very personal and professional basis, that when he pleads his case people will listen and understand this man is qualified, this man is compassionate, and this man can serve us well as the next Surgeon General of the United States.
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Bob Clement
Tennessee

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Speaking in support of Dr. Henry Foster's nomination as Surgeon General.

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