On the recordOctober 9, 2001
When I remember all The friends, so link'd together, I've seen around me fall Like leaves in wintry weather, I feel like one Who treads alone Some banquet-hall deserted, Whose lights are fled, Whose garlands dead, And all but he departed! Thus, in the stilly night, 'Ere slumber's chain has bound me, Sad Memory brings the light Of other days around me. Mr. President, in June 1970, it was my honor and privilege as the then Secretary of the Senate Democratic party conference to go to this floor and make the announcement that Senator Mike Mansfield had become the longest serving majority leader in history. Today, it is with sadness that I come to the Senate floor to speak of the passing on Friday last of Mike Mansfield, and of his service to this Chamber and to our country. Mike Mansfield personified both America and the American dream.
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