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On the recordJanuary 25, 2012
I want to conclude today's hearing, if I might, simply by thanking each of the three of you for your long service in the bar, to the public in a variety of roles, both as volunteers, as court-appointed counsel, as leaders in your community, and to particularly thank your family, your friends, and your supporters who have been engaged in sustaining you through this process so far.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Senator Coons expresses gratitude to nominees and their supporters.

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