[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 136 (Friday, October 2, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1880-E1881]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   THE DISTINGUISHED CAREER OF REPRESENTATIVE LEE HAMILTON OF INDIANA

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                               speech of

                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 28, 1998

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Chairman, being unable to attend the Special Order 
for retiring Congressman Lee Hamilton, I take this means to

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congratulate him for a highly successful career in the House of 
Representatives and for being a role model for those Members who 
follow.
  Lee has been a leader, both as chairman and ranking member of the 
International Relations Committee. His knowledge of America's efforts 
in this world has proven invaluable. His advice has been sought by 
other Members concerning our relations with other countries. His 
contributions to the field of foreign affairs will be sorely missed. 
But most of all, Lee Hamilton serves as a role model as an honorable, 
decent, hardworking, and knowledgeable Member of this House. I have 
admired him as an individual and I have respected him as a Member. I am 
proud to call him my friend. I wish all the best for Lee and his 
charming wife Nancy as they enter private life at the close of this 
session.

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