Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. letter to John M. McHugh, January 5, 1999

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON, D. C. 20515 Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. January 5, 1999 The Honorable John M. McHugh 2441 Rayburn House Office Bldg. As we return for the 106th Congress, I am writing to let you know that I am actively seeking one of the two open slots on the House Commerce Committee. I realize that you are often presented with many difficult choices when selecting members for Committee assignments. Although we only spent a short time together on the House Postal Service Subcommittee, I would like to underscore my hard work and dedication to the Conference as Vice-Chair of the House Council and to individual Republican candidates during the last Congress. Furthermore, my experience as a former state legislator and as a toxic tort defense attorney provides me with unique insight and knowledge on some of the key issues that come before the House Commerce Committee. While I know this is a popular and demanding Committee assignment, I am confident that I will serve you and the rest of the Republican Conference well as a member of the House Commerce Committee. In the next few days, I will be contacting you to discuss any questions you may have regarding my stand on any issues expected before the Committee and my prospects of obtaining this slot.