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James M. Jeffords: I thank my chairman. I understand his dedication to doing so much more as we go forward. We are accomplishing a lot…

On the recordFebruary 5, 2004
I thank my chairman. I understand his dedication to doing so much more as we go forward. We are accomplishing a lot today, and yet we still have to sit down and look to the future as soon as we are done with the present.
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James M. Jeffords

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Discussing future goals and accomplishments during a committee meeting.

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