March 6, 2006
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Statement of Treasury Secretary John W. Snow
On the Retirement Announcement of Chairman Thomas

"With Chairman Thomas' announcement today, the Congress is losing a legislative giant. Bill Thomas has created an enviable and lasting legislative record and has proven himself to be one of the most significant and effective legislators of our time.

"His imprint has been on every piece of legislation impacting the American economy for the past six years. Thanks in large part to his efforts to pass the President's economic program, the American economy is on a strong path and is the envy of the world