[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 102 (Wednesday, July 21, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1446]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      BOB MICHEL DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OUTPATIENT CLINIC

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                               speech of

                           HON. RAHM EMANUEL

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 20, 2004

  Mr. EMANUEL. Madam Speaker, as a proud member of the Illinois 
delegation in which Bob Michel served with honor and distinction for 
nearly 4 decades, I rise as an original cosponsor and in strong support 
of naming the ``Bob Michel Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient 
Clinic.''
  I didn't have the privilege of serving with Bob Michel in this 
chamber, but when I worked at the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue, I 
found that the Republican Minority Leader worked tirelessly across 
party lines to serve the best interests of his district, our State, and 
our Nation.
  The distinguished gentleman from Peoria exemplifies the best values 
of Middle America. Indeed, the values that define Bob Michel as a man 
and a leader--values like hard work, honesty, integrity and loyalty--
are the values that make the State of Illinois a great place in which 
to live and represent in this chamber. I am proud to share that common 
bond with him.
  Naming the veterans clinic in Peoria is a fitting tribute to an Army 
hero and veteran of the Battle of the Bulge during World War II--who 10 
years after his retirement from Congress remains one of my State's most 
respected and revered leaders.
  Madam Speaker, I am honored to support this measure in recognition of 
Bob Michel's strength and leadership throughout 38 years of 
distinguished public service.

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