First, I wish to express my thinking and feelings about the Senator from Virginia, whom I respect very much, who served our country so well in so many capacities. He is the longest serving Senator from the State of Virginia in the history of the United States of America.
On the recordJuly 16, 2007
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Paying tribute to a respected colleague from Virginia.
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