[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 146 (Saturday, October 8, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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       COMMEMORATING THE REPUBLICAN LEADER--HON. ROBERT H. MICHEL

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                       HON. BARBARA F. VUCANOVICH

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 7, 1994

  Mrs. VUCANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for me to speak in 
recognition of a great friend and colleague who has served this 
institution honorably for 37 years. This man, Bob Michel of Illinois, 
is among the finest gentlemen to have ever served in Congress.
  Bob Michel has become one of the most prominent statesmen of our time 
with his strong personality and noncontroversial style. He is neither a 
man who intimidates nor twists arms to achieve his objectives. Rather, 
he is an adept stylist of gentle persuasion. His courage and 
perseverance in bringing legislators together to work collectively and 
cohesively, in coordination with his valuable ability to compromise, 
has been the key to his leadership.
  As our leader since 1981, he has also been chairman of the Republican 
Congressional Campaign Committee, Republican whip in 1974, and he 
served as chairman of the 1984, 1988, and 1992 Republican National 
Conventions. Bob is a dedicated public servant who has always been 
devoted to his ideals. And, possibly most important, he is a loyal 
citizen, committed to improving the quality of life for all people of 
the United States.
  The Republican leader is a man who has never had to defend his 
patriotic loyalty to his country. He wears his combat infantryman's 
badge proudly, having fought in England, France, Belgium, and Germany 
during World War II. And, his Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and four 
battle stars attest to his bravery and distinguished service to his 
country.
  Bob Michel is a patriot, Mr. Speaker, he is a great American and for 
all of us, truly a man of the House. He will be missed and I 
congratulate him on his retirement. We all wish him well in his future 
endeavors.

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