I just wish to thank the Senator from Montana. I know of his experience as a local official in Montana, as a county commissioner, and I appreciate the support in not wanting to see a sunset take place in this legislation.
Dirk Kempthorne: “I just wish to thank the Senator from Montana. I know of his experience as a local official in Montana, as a county…”
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Expressing gratitude to a colleague for support on legislation.
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