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James M. Jeffords: “I join in the accolades. I know I speak 100 percent for the Independents here when I say that, having experienced the…”

On the recordAugust 3, 2001
I join in the accolades. I know I speak 100 percent for the Independents here when I say that, having experienced the tremendous responsibility that is carried by Elizabeth. But I also know her effectiveness. There is not a Senator here who has not been saved at least once, twice, or three times out of embarrassment by being astutely and highly reminded that you forgot to do something, but, most of all, just the effectiveness and the confidence that all of us have in Elizabeth, making sure that everything is fair and square. She has been fantastic. I agree with every word the Senator said, and I am sure I speak for all Members not here.
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Praising the effectiveness and contributions of a fellow Senator.

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