[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 135 (Thursday, September 26, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1706]
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 A TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE BILL CLINGER FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO 
                   THE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES

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                    HON. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 25, 1996

  Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a distinguished 
Member of this body for the past 18 years, the Honorable Bill Clinger 
who has represented the people of Pennsylvania's Fifth District with 
class and dignity.
  It has been my honor to serve with Bill since we entered Congress 
together in 1978. He is a man of integrity and principle.
  His legislative accomplishments over his career are impressive, but 
his accomplishments just in the past 2 years are nothing short of 
remarkable. As chairman of the House Committee on Government Reform and 
Oversight, Bill's leadership and determination pushed through bills 
ending Federal unfunded mandates and enacting the line-item veto. 
Bill's accomplishments did not stop with these pieces of legislation 
though. He also successfully passed bills involving paperwork reform 
and regulatory reform, among others.
  For his work, the Almanac of American Politics said, ``his 
legislative production in just his first few months as chairman was as 
impressive as that of many members over a whole career.''
  Mr. Speaker, the House is losing a tremendous legislative leader, 
gentleman, and patriot.
  On behalf of the citizens of Wisconsin's Ninth District, I thank the 
Honorable Bill Clinger for his outstanding service to the House of 
Representatives and the United States.

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