Mika
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Tue Jan-20-04 07:26 PM
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A toast for Gep. A class act retirement announcement |
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Video here --> http://www.cspan.org/Not my guy, but... here's to you Gep. :toast:
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Tue Jan-20-04 07:29 PM
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1. I hope he could see all the well-wishers here at DU. |
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We can be mean and we can hold grudges, but he deserves to know he's appreciated.
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Tue Jan-20-04 07:30 PM
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2. Here's to you, Dick! That was CLASSY! |
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Tue Jan-20-04 07:32 PM
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I was never a big supporter of DG during this primary but he's helped the DEMS so much over his long career. Kudos.
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Kathy in Cambridge
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Tue Jan-20-04 07:34 PM
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4. I watched his retirement announcement at the gym and |
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the woman next to me had tears in her eyes. We both said you could tell he was a kind-hearted person. He served his country well!
Good luck to Gep-I wish he'd run for Senate instead of retiring!
:toast:
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Tue Jan-20-04 07:35 PM
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5. Gep- a good Democrat and a good American |
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Tue Jan-20-04 07:38 PM
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6. He did what a lot of congress should do |
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I really think that there comes a time, when it's time to go.. He basically has missed all of his children's growing up years, and maybe he wants to enjoy his grandkids now..
Politics is heady stuff.. Everyone who goes into it, probably has the "vision thing" .. the one where they are being inaugurated as president..
DG was never my favorite, but I think he's making a good decision.. He will probably make more money now, and sleep better too..
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Tue Jan-20-04 08:09 PM
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7. missed all of his children's growing up years |
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The gravity of it, and the toll, was realized at that moment. And it hurt him dearly. Recognizing and thanking his kids for the sacrifices was hard and most heartfelt.
I hope he enjoys his time now.
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Tue Jan-20-04 08:16 PM
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8. The guy is a good Democrat. Best wishes Dick and good |
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luck to you. Thanks for your service.
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