[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 162 (Wednesday, October 24, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2221]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              EXPLANATION OF MISSED ROLL CALL VOTE NO. 995

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                          HON. TIMOTHY WALBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 24, 2007

  Mr. WALBERG. Madam Speaker, I rise today in order to offer an 
explanation of having missed rollcall vote number 995 earlier today. I 
missed this vote because I was visiting wounded warriors at Walter Reed 
Army Medical Center. I enjoy the opportunity to visit with soldiers 
from my district, today visiting soldiers from Adrian and Jackson. I 
believe it is our duty as elected representatives to see to it our 
soldiers are receiving the proper care and resources needed for their 
recovery.
  Madam Speaker, whereas I missed this vote today, I wish for my 
constituents to know I did not miss this vote in haste. Rather, I was 
seeing to the needs of these brave soldiers who represent the best 
America has to offer. As an avid outdoorsman and conservation I 
supported the Motion to Recommit H.R. 1483 and, had I been present, I 
would have voted ``aye.''

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