[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 109 (Tuesday, August 9, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: August 9, 1994]
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                   SALUTE TO THE HONORABLE BOB MICHEL

  (Mr. HASTERT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HASTERT. Mr. Speaker, Bob Michel, certainly I cannot be more 
eloquent than you in your down to earth and simple language that you 
addressed this House and the honor that this House bestows. But I would 
like to take a minute and just read the writing in the book of the 
Medal of Honor.

  It says, Bob Michel,

       Demonstrating loyal devotion to our country, Bob Michel has 
     worked ceaselessly to move our Nation forward. After valiant 
     Army service during World War II, he chose to serve his 
     community and country in the Congress, earning the trust of 
     his constituents, election after election for nearly four 
     decades. Raising his voice, sometimes in song, but always in 
     the spirit of creative compromise and cooperation.
       He has won the enduring respect of his colleagues on 
     Capitol Hill and of the nine Presidents with whom he has 
     served. He retires as House Minority Leader, leaving a 
     history of legislative victories that often broke gridlock in 
     times of crisis.
       America thanks him for demonstrating the highest standards 
     of public service, putting the interests of the nation ahead 
     of his own.

  Bob Michel, to me, and to this House, you have been a dear friend. 
You have been a mentor. You have showed civility and grace and good 
conscience to us all as a hallmark in the parameters of our behavior 
here.
    
    
  You fought for freedom, not only with bullets but with words. We 
salute you for it, and we love you for it.

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