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Marilyn Strickland: “John Gardner has written that ``some people strengthen this society just by being the kind of people they are.'' Walter…”

On the recordOctober 29, 1997
John Gardner has written that ``some people strengthen this society just by being the kind of people they are.'' Walter Capps was such a person. I would like to say that some Members strengthen the House of Representatives just by being the kind of person they are, and Walter Capps was such a Member. I admired him greatly. And Lois, I would like to say that when it comes time for me to leave this Earth, I hope that people can feel about me the way we all obviously feel about your Walter.
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Marilyn Strickland
Democratic · Washington

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Paying tribute to the late Walter Capps during a House floor speech.

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