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Bob Dole: “I certainly want to compliment the distinguished Senator from South Carolina, Senator Thurmond, for his dogged…”

On the recordJanuary 26, 1996
I certainly want to compliment the distinguished Senator from South Carolina, Senator Thurmond, for his dogged determination. The bill went to the White House once. It was vetoed. It came back. As everybody knows Senator Thurmond, he did not give up, and tonight the bill passed with a wide margin, primarily because of Senator Thurmond's persistence and insistence and his willingness to make some changes that satisfied Members on the other side and the President. I think it was an outstanding job. I congratulate the Senator because I think he has the assurance it will be signed by the White House.
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Bob Dole
Kansas
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Praising Senator Thurmond for his efforts in passing a bill after it was vetoed.

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