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Addressing Mispronunciation: A Letter from Dick Armey

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_002_6_35_10_0016

Dates

  • 104th (1995-1997); 105th (1997-1999); 106th (1999-2001)

Scope and Contents

Dick Armey addresses concerns about mispronouncing Barney Frank's name during a press conference, stating it was a mistake and not intentional. He explains that he immediately corrected himself and apologized to Frank. Armey emphasizes that he does not use disrespectful language and attributes the mispronunciation to a combination of words. He thanks the person for bringing it to his attention and clarifies his stance on the issue.

Extent

1 pages

Creator

Armey, Richard K., 1940-

Congress 104th (1995-1997); 105th (1997-1999); 106th (1999-2001)

Policy Area Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ); Constituent Correspondence; Older people--Medical care--United States

Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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