“I want to honor football coach Bill Doba. He was a great man and a great coach. He had a good defense. He loved his wife. He is remembered well.”
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Recent debates
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Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
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Moment of Silence in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of September 11
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Honoring Former U.S. Representative Charles Hatcher of Georgia
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Recognizing Firefighters from California's Third Congressional District
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Saluting White Plains Beautification Foundation
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Celebrating Rural Lawyer Julie Bear
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Operation Midway Blitz Anniversary
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Catherine Watts Celebrates 100th Birthday
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House of Representatives
Honoring Bill Doba
“I want to honor Walt Worthy. He is a good man. He gave money to fire victims. The money will help people. His wife Karen was a good teacher. They were good people. I want to honor them.”
“I want to honor Tim Carney. He was a great diplomat. He was good for America. He served as ambassador. He was a good man. He had a good wife, Vicki. They loved each other. They helped Spokane. He will not be forgotten. His wife is loved. I want to honor them.”