I decided to leave it up to the Texas quarterback (Mr. Archer) and so put my committee assignments, and there is nothing more important to a new Member, in his hands. A couple of hours later he called back and said that I had been appointed to both. It was obviously thanks to his strong arm and steady aim.
Reflecting on his early experiences in Congress and committee assignments.
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