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Subject: CRAPO:  CRAIG'S LENGTHY SERVICE,
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:     Susan Wheeler (202) 224-5150

September 1, 2007
Lindsay Nothern (208) 334-1776

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CRAPO:  CRAIG'S LENGTHY SERVICE, CONSISTENT ADVOCACY BENEFITED IDAHOANS


Says resignation demonstrates courage and strength in tough decision


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Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo released the following
statement regarding the resignation of Idaho senior Senator Larry Craig:

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"For more than two decades, Larry Craig has consistently put Idaho first
in his public service career.  Today, he did so again in announcing his
decision to resign his position as U.S. Senator from Idaho.

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"As I have said over the last week, I will accept any decision that my
friend Senator Craig makes regarding the unfortunate circumstances he
presently faces.  As such, I am comfortable that he has determined that
this is the best course of action he can take for his wife and family,
his state and his nation.  He has demonstrated his courage and strength
in making this tough decision.

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"During his long and distinguished tenure in Congress, he has solidly
championed common-sense solutions and brought a strong tenacity to
important issues to our state and our nation.  His certainty and
consistency have provided a base for many public policy debates on a
wide range of issues, including agriculture, fiscal responsibility,
immigration, community and economic development, transportation and
natural resources.  He was advocating for a Balanced Budget Amendment
long before most Members of Congress would even recognize the
out-of-control spending by the federal government.  He has been a strong
voice for improving our nation's energy security, most particularly
nuclear energy.  The efforts he has undertaken over the years regarding
agriculture and natural resources have helped build strong rural
economies in Idaho and across the country.  His conservative voice has
spoken out in favor of legislation and efforts to limit the federal
government and to ensure that Idahoans and every American have liberty,
opportunity and security.  In addition, he has provided consistent
advocacy for Idahoans who have come to him for help with problems they
are experiencing with federal agencies.  Early in his career, he laid
out a mission and philosophy that put Idahoans first, and he has lived
up to that creed throughout his public service.

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"Today is a sad day for me as I recognize that Senator Craig has made
clear his intentions to leave the U.S. Senate.  He has been my colleague
for many years, and I have enjoyed working with Larry, but, more
importantly, he has been my friend.  It is my hope that as history
judges Senator Craig, that his successes, accomplishments and strong
leadership for Idaho in Congress are taken in totality, and that those
he served so admirably in Congress for five terms in the U.S. House of
Representatives and three terms in the U.S. Senate will recall the full
measure of the man."

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FOR INTERESTED MEDIA:

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To directly link to this news release, please use the following address:
http://crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/release_full.cfm?id=3D281499. =
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A videotaped statement from Crapo is available via satellite at the
following time and coordinates:

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            12:00-12:05 p.m. Mountain/11:00-11:05 a.m. Pacific

            AMC 1

            Transponder 23 Horizontal

            Downlink 4160

            Audio:  C-Band analog

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A radio actuality is available by calling 1 (800) 545-1267.  Press 327
at any time during or after the greeting and instructions.  You can also
access the actuality through the Internet on Crapo's website in the
Multimedia section, http://crapo.senate.gov/media/audio_2007.cfm, or at
http://src.senate.gov/radio/.

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This is generated from an unattended mailbox. If you have constituent
comments or information you would like forwarded to Senator Crapo,
please do so at the Senator's website, http://crapo.senate.gov
<http://crapo.senate.gov/> . Comments sent to this e-mail address will
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<p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter style=3D'text-align:center'><b><font =
size=3D5
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:18.0pt;font-weight:bold'>CRAPO: 
CRAIG’S LENGTHY SERVICE, CONSISTENT ADVOCACY BENEFITED =
IDAHOANS</span></font></b></p>

<h1><b><i><font size=3D4 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:14.0pt'>Says
resignation demonstrates courage and strength in tough =
decision</span></font></i></b></h1>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'> </span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
 12.0pt'>Washington</span></font>, DC – Idaho Senator Mike Crapo =
released
the following statement regarding the resignation of Idaho senior =
Senator Larry
Craig:</p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'> </span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>“For more than two decades, Larry Craig has consistently =
put Idaho first in his public service career.  Today, he did so =
again in announcing his
decision to resign his position as U.S. Senator from =
Idaho.</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'> </span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>“As I have said over the last week, I will accept any =
decision
that my friend Senator Craig makes regarding the unfortunate =
circumstances he
presently faces.  As such, I am comfortable that he has determined =
that
this is the best course of action he can take for his wife and family, =
his
state and his nation.  He has demonstrated his courage and strength =
in making
this tough decision.</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'> </span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>“During his long and distinguished tenure in Congress, he =
has
solidly championed common-sense solutions and brought a strong tenacity =
to
important issues to our state and our nation.  His certainty and
consistency have provided a base for many public policy debates on a =
wide range
of issues, including agriculture, fiscal responsibility, immigration, =
community
and economic development, transportation and natural resources.  He =
was
advocating for a Balanced Budget Amendment long before most Members of =
Congress
would even recognize the out-of-control spending by the federal
government.  He has been a strong voice for improving our =
nation’s
energy security, most particularly nuclear energy.  The efforts he =
has
undertaken over the years regarding agriculture and natural resources =
have
helped build strong rural economies in Idaho and across the =
country.  His
conservative voice has spoken out in favor of legislation and efforts to =
limit
the federal government and to ensure that Idahoans and every American =
have
liberty, opportunity and security.  In addition, he has provided
consistent advocacy for Idahoans who have come to him for help with =
problems
they are experiencing with federal agencies.  Early in his career, =
he laid
out a mission and philosophy that put Idahoans first, and he has lived =
up to
that creed throughout his public service.</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'> </span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>“Today is a sad day for me as I recognize that Senator =
Craig has
made clear his intentions to leave the U.S. Senate.  He has been my
colleague for many years, and I have enjoyed working with Larry, but, =
more
importantly, he has been my friend.  It is my hope that as history =
judges
Senator Craig, that his successes, accomplishments and strong leadership =
for
Idaho in Congress are taken in totality, and that those he served so =
admirably
in Congress for five terms in the U.S. House of Representatives and =
three terms
in the U.S. Senate will recall the full measure of the =
man.”</span></font></p>

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style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'> </span></font></p>

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style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'> </span></font></p>

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MEDIA:</span></font></b></a></p>

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<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>To directly link to this news release, please use the following
address: <a
href=3D"http://crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/release_full.cfm?id=3D=
281499"
title=3D"http://crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/release_full.cfm?id=3D=
281499">http://crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/release_full.cfm?id=3D=
281499</a>. 
</span></font></p>

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12.0pt'> </span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>A videotaped statement from Crapo is available via satellite at =
the
following time and coordinates:</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'> </span></font></p>

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style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>          &nbsp=
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<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>A radio actuality is available by calling 1 (800) =
545-1267.  Press
327 at any time during or after the greeting and instructions.  You =
can
also access the actuality through the Internet on Crapo’s website =
in the
Multimedia section, <a =
href=3D"http://crapo.senate.gov/media/audio_2007.cfm"
title=3D"http://crapo.senate.gov/media/audio_2007.cfm">http://crapo.senat=
e.gov/media/audio_2007.cfm</a>,
or at <a href=3D"http://src.senate.gov/radio/"
title=3D"http://src.senate.gov/radio/">http://src.senate.gov/radio/</a>.<=
/span></font></p>

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<p><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:black'>This is generated from an unattended =
mailbox. If
you have constituent comments or information you would like forwarded to
Senator Crapo, please do so at the Senator's website, <a
href=3D"http://crapo.senate.gov/" =
title=3D"http://crapo.senate.gov/">http://crapo.senate.gov</a>.
Comments sent to this e-mail address will not be responded =
to</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:
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Congress
at <a href=3D"http://crapo.senate.gov"><font color=3Dblack><span =
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