America: Land of Liberty

Floor Speech

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Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman.

As a new insurance commissioner in California in 1991, I had lots of
problems with pensions, a lot of problems with insurance companies
going broke. I was summoned to Washington to appear before the Commerce
Committee to explain. I had great fear in my mind. The very famous John
Dingell was chairing that committee. But I very quickly realized his
goal and mine were the same, that is, to find ways to protect people. A
deep friendship then ensued for many years.

My mentor is leaving this session. I will miss him. I know that
everybody in this House will miss him in many ways. He is a good man.
His heart is as big as this Nation which he has worked so hard for.

John Dingell, a great, great Member of Congress.

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