[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 66 (Tuesday, May 15, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E796]
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          PHIL KENT, PRESIDENT, SOUTHEASTERN LEGAL FOUNDATION

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                             HON. BOB BARR

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 15, 2001

  Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, those who would argue that a 
successful career in the news media and sensible conservative views are 
mutually exclusive traits have obviously never met Phil Kent.
  Phil's service to his country began with duty as a military police 
officer in the United States Army, and as press secretary to Senator 
Strom Thurmond. After finishing his tenure in Washington, Phil returned 
to Georgia where he began a job as opinion page editor for the Augusta 
Chronicle.
  His work at the Chronicle brought him widespread recognition and 
honors. Even his liberal opponents will admit, Phil's written work was 
always well-researched, well-written, and interesting to read.
  Phil Kent is now entering a new phase in his career. He was recently 
recruited by the Southeastern Legal Foundation to serve as its 
President. I have every confidence this vital, public interest legal 
foundation will benefit greatly from Phil's conservative vision and 
penchant for bold action as he takes the helm there.
  I hope other Members of this body will join me in celebrating the 
arrival of such an effective activist at such an important legal 
foundation.




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