[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 80 (Thursday, June 18, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1160]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                           HON. JOHN R. THUNE

                            of south dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 18, 1998

  Mr. THUNE. Mr. Speaker, I was unable to vote on roll call votes 193, 
194, 195, in order to accompany the Vice President as we assessed the 
horrible damage suffered in Spencer, South Dakota. As my colleagues may 
recall, a tornado struck this town of approximately 300 people, 
destroying nearly every structure in town. Had I been present, I would 
have voted ``aye'' on each of the votes.

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