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Julian Bond: “I also had the privilege, just several months ago, to be traveling with Admiral Boorda, and a couple weeks ago visited…”

On the recordMay 16, 1996
I also had the privilege, just several months ago, to be traveling with Admiral Boorda, and a couple weeks ago visited with him in my office again. He was truly an outstanding person, had great ability and great dedication to this country, and was more than willing to make any kind of contributions he could. All we can say is that our thoughts and our prayers are with his family and loved ones. And it is with deep, deep sorrow and shock that we receive this news.
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Julian Bond
Alabama

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Expressing condolences following the death of Admiral Boorda.

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