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On the recordNovember 19, 2012
You have been a great partner in our work to improve the District and have been, what else can I say, a zealous advocate for its residents for 22 years, and I am still counting.
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Daniel Akaka
Democratic · Hawaii

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Akaka praises Norton's advocacy for D.C. residents during their last nomination hearing together.

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