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' His decision was one I found profoundly regrettable since for six and a half years he had given citizens of the 7th District the kind of effective, conservative and caring representation they want. The calls and letters are still pouring into our offices from people who want to express deep appreciation for the service rendered them by Congressman Slaughter.
And yet though the resignation announcement was a highly emotional experience for all of us closely associated with the congressman, it was a further indication, if any were needed, of the man’s sense of honor and integrity. He is perfectly capable of carrying on his congressional duties, his mind is as keen and alert as ever and he still reads thick volumes of legislation with a sharp eye.
But French Slaughter simply felt he could not continue unless he gave the job his fullest capability. He had seen too many others who stayed in public office while their health declined. French Slaughter would do nothing that diminished the people’s representation.
When I began covering the Virginia General Assembly in the mid1960s, French Slaughter has been a member of the House of Delegates since 1957 and he would remain until 1977, a total of 20 years. His father before him had served in the House from the same rural Culpeper-area
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