I thank the Senator from Maryland. I might also add that her former colleague Senator Paul Sarbanes was a dear close friend to Andy Athens. Whenever we would have a meeting of the Hellenic group here in the Capitol, you always knew Paul Sarbanes and Andy Athens were going to be right there in front with the Manatos families and others-- a wonderful group, both in Chicago and here. Mr. President, I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader.
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