In Appreciation Of Rob Portman

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IN APPRECIATION OF ROB PORTMAN -- (House of Representatives - June 21, 2007)

(Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)

Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition and appreciation of Rob Portman and his service to our great Nation, first, as a fellow Member of the House; then as United States Trade Representative; and, most recently, as Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

Rob has proven to be an outstanding public servant. I know that Jim Nussle will be a competent successor and carry on in Rob's footsteps for the taxpayers. I am grateful my Republican colleagues and I had the opportunity a few minutes ago to thank Rob and wish him well.

Rob was the featured guest for our weekly Theme Team meeting. I appreciate Theme Team chairman JACK KINGSTON and Krista Cole on his staff for bringing a top-notch speaker every week. I wish Rob, his wife, Jane, and their three children, Jed, Will, and Sally, all the best in the future.

In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September 11th.

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