I thank the Senator. Among those giants who walked these halls, may I add one name: the name of the illustrious Richard Brevard Russell of Winder, GA, who was chairman of that committee when I first came to the Senate.
Paying tribute to Richard Brevard Russell during a discussion on energy strategy.
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