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Patrick Moynihan: “I believe it is probably the case, although we are not supposed to mention such things on the floor, that the family may…”

On the recordJuly 13, 2000
I believe it is probably the case, although we are not supposed to mention such things on the floor, that the family may be present. I welcome them and congratulate the Senator on such a fine progeny.
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Patrick Moynihan
Illinois

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Acknowledging the presence of a Senator's family during a floor speech.

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