[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 9721]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              THANKING SPEAKER HASTERT FOR HIS LEADERSHIP

  (Mr. GINGREY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GINGREY. Madam Speaker, I also rise today in support of the 
principled leadership of the Speaker of the House, Mr. Dennis Hastert. 
  As we all know, Denny is a former high school wrestling coach, and he 
brings those same values of teamwork and fair play to his work here in 
Congress. It is often said that to be a good leader, one must first be 
a good listener, and Denny's door is always open to every Member.
  Under his leadership, this House has passed scores of legislation 
benefiting American families, children, seniors, taxpayers. We have 
achieved historic tax reform, a prescription drug benefit for our 
seniors and legislation to secure our border and prepare our military.
  Madam Speaker, last night's news report's attempt to cast a shadow on 
Mr. Hastert, despite the fact that the Justice Department has 
categorically refuted ABC News claims about the Speaker, this is a case 
of sensationalism over reporting and it should not continue.
  Madam Speaker, I know this Congress will continue to focus on passing 
good legislation for the American people and not resort to muckraking 
and partisan attacks. I know all my colleagues in this Chamber join me 
in thanking Speaker Hastert for his leadership.

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