He said, ``we lay waste our powers.'' But I can assure you that the Senator from Tennessee doesn't lay awaste his powers. He is a busy man, and he serves his country and his State in a great fashion. I thank the Senator for his kind words.
Praising a fellow senator's dedication and service to their state and country.
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