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Jon Kyl: “I wish to say a word about another of our colleagues, Ben Nighthorse Campbell. Senator Campbell and I served together in…”

On the recordNovember 19, 2004
I wish to say a word about another of our colleagues, Ben Nighthorse Campbell. Senator Campbell and I served together in the House of Representatives. He is unique in the history of the Senate. He is a Native American who came first to the House and then to the Senate. He represents the people of the State of Colorado, as does the Presiding Officer, with distinction. He is a real man of the people. He is a jeweler, a motorcycle enthusiast, a real athlete-- an Olympian, as a matter of fact, in judo. He is a man whose interests are extensive beyond the kind of humdrum interests sometimes we in the Senate focus on. He brought a lot of spirit and a lot of light to this body. I know Ben will be missed by every one of us as well.
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Jon Kyl
Republican · Arizona

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Paying tribute to Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell during a Senate floor speech.

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