[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 179 (Monday, December 12, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1709]
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                       CONGRESSMAN JIM McDERMOTT

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                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 12, 2016

  Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my friend and colleague, 
Representative Jim McDermott, from Washington's 7th District.
  I have had the honor and privilege of working alongside 
Representative McDermott for the past 17 years. As co-chairs of the 
Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus, Congressman McDermott has led the charge 
to wipe out HIV/AIDS around the world.
  Congressman McDermott and I also sat on the Budget Committee together 
where he was a continual guiding voice for our committee. From health 
care to education, he ensured that our budget reflected our moral 
values as a nation.
  During his time representing the people of Washington's 7th District, 
Congressman McDermott has dedicated his efforts towards finding 
solutions to our nation's most pressing issues, as well as remaining 
deeply connected to his district.
  He has helped lead the fight on this very floor to guarantee all 
Americans comprehensive and affordable health care coverage and has 
supported me in pushing for peaceful solutions to conflicts around the 
world.
  Congressman McDermott has never stopped working to ensure that the 
American Dream is in reach for all.
  I want to thank Representative McDermott for his dedication to 
serving the people of Washington and our nation.
  I am so honored and thankful to have had his friendship and his 
support throughout the years.
  He leaves behind an incredible legacy and I wish him the very best 
and continued success.

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