On the recordApril 23, 2002
Thank you very much. I am going to step away, and as further indication of bipartisanship trust between parties, I am going to turn over the gavel to my friend, Senator Voinovich, and I will be returning shortly.
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Senator Durbin indicates he will step away and pass the gavel.
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