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Julian Bond: “I wish to say what a pleasure it is to serve with the distinguished representative of Virginia, who served his country…”

On the recordJanuary 30, 2008
I wish to say what a pleasure it is to serve with the distinguished representative of Virginia, who served his country in the Department of Defense, who pushed through the landmark decision to have a volunteer military, which I might say my son was proud to participate in, and to say that his previous experience on the Intelligence Committee and his long and devoted service on the Senate Armed Services Committee has made him an invaluable member of the committee.
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Julian Bond
Alabama

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Praising a colleague's service and contributions to the military and intelligence sectors.

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