[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 168 (Wednesday, November 19, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2323]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                          HON. EARL BLUMENAUER

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 18, 2003

  Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, had I been present for the following 
votes on November 17, 2003, I would have voted as follows:
  Rollcall vote 620; I would have voted ``yea'' on S.J. Res. 22, 
recognizing the Agricultural Research Service of the Department of 
Agriculture for 50 years of service to the Nation.
  Rollcall vote 621; I would have voted ``yea'' on S.J. Res. 18, 
commending the Inspectors General for their efforts to prevent and 
detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, 
efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government during the past 
25 years.
  Rollcall vote 622; I would have voted ``yea'' on H. Con. Res. 299, 
honoring Mr. Sargent Shriver for his dedication and service to the 
United States of America.
  Rollcall vote 623; I would have voted ``yea'' on the motion to change 
the hour of meeting.

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