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On the recordMay 12, 2010
Mr. Ehlers is retiring during this Congress. When I was a freshman in 2006, he was the head of the Committee on House Administration that helped welcome all the freshmen and get us oriented to Congress, and he was one of the first influences on my experience in Congress. It was an excellent one. You are a gentleman. It's been an honor serving with you, and I thank you for your contributions to the Class of 2006. I wish you Godspeed.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen honors retiring Congressman Ehlers for his contributions and support during his freshman term.

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