[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 22]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 30450]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 19, 2003

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, due to a scheduling conflict, I was unable 
to vote on rollcall votes 620 to 623. Had I been present, I would have 
voted the following:
  On rollcall vote 620, S.J. Res. 22--Recognizing the Agricultural 
Research Service of the Department of Agriculture for 50 years of 
outstanding service, I would have voted ``aye''.
  On rollcall vote 621, 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, I would have voted 
``aye''.
  On rollcall vote 622, H. Con. Res. 299--Honoring Mr. Sargent Shriver 
for his dedication and service to the United States of America, I would 
have voted ``aye''.
  On rollcall vote 623, on hour of meeting, I would have voted ``aye''.

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