[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15149]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    IN HONOR OF MR. RICHARD GRIMMETT

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 13, 2012

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Mr. Richard 
Grimmett, who is retiring after 38 years of dedicated service with the 
Congressional Research Service (CRS).
  An Ohio native, Mr. Grimmett attended Kent State University, where he 
earned a Ph.D. in American history and focused on U.S. national 
security policy. Since joining CRS in 1974, Mr. Grimmett has been a 
specialist on defense and foreign policy issues. Specifically, his 
expertise lies in international arms trade, overseas U.S. military 
bases, war powers and intelligence. Throughout his time with CRS, Mr. 
Grimmett has worked intimately with Senate and House Select 
Intelligence Committees and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
  Mr. Grimmett has proven time and again that he is a vital asset to 
the U.S. Congress. His support and intelligence are evident in the Arms 
Export Control Act, and the handling of the Iran-Contra Affair and 
aftermath of the attacks on September 11, 2001. Personally, Mr. 
Grimmett's vast knowledge of the War Powers Resolution has been of 
immeasurable value to me throughout my tenure in Congress.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring the 
distinguished career of Mr. Richard Grimmett. His support has been 
unparalleled and his absence will be felt by every Hill staffer and 
member of Congress.

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