[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 188 (Monday, December 5, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1214]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       STEVE CHABOT APPRECIATION

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 5, 2022

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, throughout my service in 
Congress, I have been grateful to serve with Representative Steve 
Chabot of Ohio, including our time together on the House Committee on 
Foreign Affairs. I will never forget our CODELS including to both 
Russia and China, with the bipartisan House Armed Services delegation 
in 2002. He is a valued public servant, and I am eternally grateful for 
his more than 20 years of service to Ohio's 1st congressional district 
and to the nation.
  Throughout his life, Steve has been a dedicated public servant. Prior 
to being elected to Congress in 1994, he served as a City Councilman in 
his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio, and as a Hamilton County Commissioner 
for five years each.
  During his time on the House Committee on Small Business, including 
as Chairman, Steve has been a positive force for change, advocating for 
taxpayers, protecting small businesses, and fighting back against 
excessive government spending and regulations. He was a pivotal member 
in the implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program, which aided 
small businesses and saved over 50 million jobs nationwide.
  As co-chairman, his service for country caucuses made a difference 
for appreciative allies from Taiwan to Turkey. He tirelessly promoted 
warm relations with valued allies.
  As a Senior member on the House Committee on the Judiciary, he 
sponsored legislation to combat the opioid epidemic, defend the rights 
of the unborn, fight against internet child exploitation, and increase 
resources for those facing mental health challenges.
  Today I am grateful to honor his service to the American people and 
wish him and his wife Donna the best in their future endeavors.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September 11th.

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