[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 158 (Monday, November 10, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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            HONORING THE 41ST PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Sunday, November 9, 1997

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I want to take this opportunity to 
honor a man of courage, of dignity, of character. A man who dedicated 
his life to God, family, and country. A man whose service to the 
country began in his teenage years as a pilot in World War II, 
continued during his tenure as CIA Director and Vice President, and 
climaxed with his election as the 41st President of the United States. 
I am speaking about George Herbert Walker Bush.
  Yesterday, the library chronicling his life was dedicated. It stands 
as a tribute to his unwavering belief in the greatness of this country 
and his admiration of the American people. It is a monument to his 
compassion and humanity in difficult times, as well as his firmness and 
determination to do what is right even if it came at a personal cost. 
He is a gentleman in every sense of the world who put the interests of 
the country before his own.
  On a personal note, I wish to thank him for the support and 
encouragement he gave me since the beginning of my career in Congress.
  I thank him for his defense of democratic ideals and his commitment 
to freedom for the people of Cuba.
  The American people and the world were well served by George Bush--a 
decent and honest man; a public servant; a husband, father, and 
grandfather.
  I join the praises of all those who participated or attended the 
dedication ceremony, and extend my best wishes for the future. I hope 
that he will remain involved in the public arena and share his insight 
and experience with future generations.
  Again, thank you, President Bush.

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