[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 47 (Monday, March 24, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E555]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                            HON. TOM LANTOS

                             of california

                  in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 24, 2003

  Mr. LANTOS.Mr. Speaker, on Rollcall No. 83, recorded on Friday, March 
21, 2002 at 3:00 a.m., I was unable to cast my floor vote due to 
miscommunication with floor staff. This vote was on H. Con. Res. 104, 
expressing the support and appreciation of the Nation for the President 
and the members of the Armed Forces who are participating in Operation 
Iraqi Freedom. As my colleagues can attest, I am a strong support of 
our Armed Forces and of our operations in Iraq. Had I been able to 
vote, I would have voted ``aye'' to Rollcall Vote No. 83.

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