[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 174 (Friday, December 14, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2303]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    HONORING CONGRESSMAN DICK ARMEY

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                          HON. PHILIP M. CRANE

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 13, 2001

  Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to my friend and 
colleague Dick Armey, the distinguished Majority Leader. Dick and I 
have been kindred souls in our quest for greater fiscal restraint, 
lower taxes and removing the government imposed barriers that restrain 
the growth of our economy. He has been a leader in promoting growth 
through supply-side economics and advocated a fairer, flatter, and 
simpler tax code. These are positions that I hope those who follow him 
to Congress in the years to come will continue to fight for.
  Both of us are educators by trade and brought the valuable 
experiences learned in the classroom to the Halls of Congress. I am 
certain that Dick was a great educator. I'm sure his quick wit and 
command of the subjects he taught were thoroughly appreciated by his 
students. I know that his command of the issues and his ability to lead 
are appreciated by his colleagues. I also know that I will miss 
fighting the good fight for a better America with my friend Dick Armey.

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