Mr. Speaker. today we pay tribute to our Republican leader. BOB MICHEL. who has announced his retirement at the end of this Congress. The son of a French immigrant. BOB MICHEL has lived the American dream. As a wounded combat infantryman. he defended American freedom in World War II. earning two Bronze Stars. the Purple Heart. and four battle stars. As a Member of the United States House of Representatives. he has worked for the people of the Illinois 18th District since 1957. BOB MICHELs colleagues have voted him Republican leader seven consecutive times. and in 1989 President Ronald Reagan presented him with the Citizens Medal. our Nations second highest presidential award.
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