[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 199 (Thursday, December 14, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2367]
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                  SWEARING IN OF JESSE L. JACKSON, JR.

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                           HON. BOBBY L. RUSH

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 14, 1995

  Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, today is a great day for myself, the 2nd 
Congressional District of Chicago and all of America. Jesse L. Jackson, 
Jr. has the resounding qualities of humility, honesty, a willingness to 
work in behalf of those who cannot fight for themselves. He can walk 
proudly with kings and with the same ease walk humbly with the common 
man.
  I am proud and appreciative of the Jackson family. Many years ago, 
his father Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. stood beside me tirelessly during a 
time of my own personal tribulation. The son of a man who so gallantly 
stood by me can be nothing less than a warrior and a man of impeccable 
spirit.
  Greatness is a by-product of working with the disenfranchised. One 
who has worked and fought so diligently for the less fortunate will 
naturally develop a sense of compassion, commitment, and integrity. 
Thus, I am certain that Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. will serve not only as a 
capable Representative but will also be a shining example of 
statesmanship.
  Without equivocation or hesitation, I give my whole-hearted welcome 
and praise to Jesse L. Jackson, Jr., who I am certain will serve the 
people of the 2d Congressional District of Illinois with passion, zeal, 
and integrity.
  Jesse, I look forward to working with you and beside you in 
representing the people of Illinois. May God continue to bless you.

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