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Cord Byrd: I could deliver a very appropriate encomium. I could say many appropriate things with respect to the ability of the…

On the recordJanuary 29, 1998
I could deliver a very appropriate encomium. I could say many appropriate things with respect to the ability of the distinguished Senator from Pennsylvania. He is a great friend of mine. I have tremendous respect for his knowledge in the field of law, and I always listen when he speaks. I thank him for his very kind and overly charitable remarks.
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Cord Byrd
Florida

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Expressing admiration for a fellow Senator during a floor speech.

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