[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 3]
[Senate]
[Page 3483]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 COMMENDING CONGRESSMAN CHARLIE NORWOOD

  Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. President, in that remaining minute 55 seconds, I 
will very quickly say a word of commendation about a good friend of 
mine, a good friend of all Members of Congress, who is now serving in 
the other body, Congressman Charlie Norwood.
  Congressman Norwood has been in a severe battle for his life for the 
last 3 years, and he is having a tough time. He has made a decision to 
now go back to Augusta, GA, and spend the rest of his time with his 
family.
  And, boy, what a great warrior Charlie Norwood has been. It was my 
privilege to be elected to Congress with Congressman Norwood in 1994. 
He is an avowed conservative. He does not back away from any of his 
positions in supporting conservative values. He is a strong supporter 
of our men and women who wear the uniform of the United States. He is a 
Vietnam veteran. He is a very professional dentist. And he is one of 
the greatest guys I have ever had the privilege of being associated 
with.
  As Charlie and his wife Gloria return to Augusta to spend the rest of 
his time there, I want to say it has been a privilege to know him. It 
has been a privilege to serve with him. I hope to have the opportunity 
to spend some more time with him in the next several weeks, months, 
whatever it may be.
  But he is a great trooper. He is a great American. And I hope all 
Members of this body, as well as all Americans, will keep Congressman 
Norwood and his wife Gloria in their thoughts and prayers.
  Mr. President, I yield back.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Vermont.

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