Mr. Speaker. I rise today to pay tribute to a great statesman and outstanding American. our leader Congressman ROBERT MICHEL. On October 4. BOB announced his retirement trom the U.S. House of Representatives. BOB MICHEL exemplifies all that is America. He is the son of a French immigrant and was wounded while defending freedom in World War II. His bravery earned him two Bronze Stars. a Purple Heart. and four battle stars. In 1957. BOB MICHEL carried his pride and patriotism to the U.S. House of Representatives where he has labored continuously for the people of Illinois 18th Congressional District.
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