Cord Byrd: “You know, the coal miner is a very special breed of man. He goes into…”

On the recordJune 18, 2004

You know, the coal miner is a very special breed of man. He goes into the smokey, hot bowels of the Earth to seek comrades who may be still alive. He risks his life for them. I have a special bond with the distinguished Senator through that coal miner background. I thank him for his words, which were so well spoken, about these young pages. I thank him for what he does for his State. I thank him for what he does for his country. I hope he will have a happy Father's Day on this coming Sunday. I thank the Senator.

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Cord Byrd

Florida

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Recognizing the contributions of coal miners and honoring a colleague on Father's Day.

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