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On the recordJanuary 27, 1995
last weekend, Tennessee inaugurated as its 47th Governor a man who has been a friend and colleague to many in this House, Don Sundquist. It was a gratifying and meaningful occasion for me, because Don Sundquist has been a close friend and a wise mentor, and because the people of Tennessee's seventh district chose me to succeed him in Congress. Over 12 years and parts of three administrations, Don Sundquist served his constituents honorably and diligently, holding true to his convictions and staying in touch with those who sent him here. All of us should be encouraged to witness the success of a former colleague. And all of us who hold the sincere desire to shift responsibility back to the people and away from Washington can only be encouraged to think that we will be turning over those responsibilities to activist Governors like Don Sundquist of Tennessee.
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Ed Bryant
Tennessee
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Editor's note · Context

Celebrating the inauguration of Don Sundquist as Governor of Tennessee.

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