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On the recordJanuary 31, 2011
We still have an enormous number of challenges facing us as a country, and I look forward to working with Members in both bodies to make sure we meet these challenges in a bipartisan way. I want to start this new 112th Congress with what will be a weekly occurrence where I will come forward and recognize Federal employees who play an extraordinarily important role in our country. Today, I thought I would actually rise on no specific employee but to honor congressional staff on Capitol Hill and in the many congressional districts across the country.
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia
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govinfo.gov
Jan 31, 2011

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The speaker addresses the importance of recognizing Federal employees and congressional staff as the new Congress begins.

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