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Joe Lieberman: “I congratulate our new colleague from Minnesota, not only for the nobility of the purpose for which this legislation is…”

On the recordNovember 14, 2002
I congratulate our new colleague from Minnesota, not only for the nobility of the purpose for which this legislation is dedicated, to honor the memory of our dear friends Paul and Sheila Wellstone, but for the fact he achieved the passage of a measure so early in his time here as a Member of the Senate. I congratulate him for his purpose and for his success.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut

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Congratulating a new colleague on passing legislation honoring Paul and Sheila Wellstone.

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