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David Skaggs: “One further comparison: I spent a little bit of time at the University of Virginia in my student days. They still refer…”

On the recordMay 17, 1994
One further comparison: I spent a little bit of time at the University of Virginia in my student days. They still refer to Mr. Jefferson down there as if he had just gone away for the weekend. It would be nice if we could have Mr. Natcher's presence here in the same way.
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David Skaggs
Colorado

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Reflecting on the legacy of Mr. Natcher during a speech.

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