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John Culberson: the book of Proverbs teaches that the greatest profession, the most valuable profession on Earth, is our good name, and…

On the recordFebruary 12, 2003
the book of Proverbs teaches that the greatest profession, the most valuable profession on Earth, is our good name, and by that measure, Sam Johnson is one of the wealthiest men in America. It has been my privilege to serve with Sam in the Texas house, to sit next to him on the floor there, and my great privilege to serve with him here; and I have seen firsthand Sam's devotion to duty, to his country, to honor, to his core principles. Sam Johnson does not take polls to help him decide how to vote. He has been a mentor to me, to all of us who serve with him. We love him and admire him, and we are immensely grateful to him for his service to this Nation, and it truly is one of the great privileges of my life that I have had the privilege to be here with him, to serve with him; and I salute him and thank him so much for his service to this country.
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John Culberson
Texas

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Paying tribute to Sam Johnson's service and character during a speech in Congress.

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