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Sam Brownback: It is such a memorable moment. I have seen this now twice, this formation. It is so memorable for me on this particular…

On the recordSeptember 28, 2010
It is such a memorable moment. I have seen this now twice, this formation. It is so memorable for me on this particular occasion because it is about a man who is so memorable. Senator Ted Stevens served in this body for many years and is 'Mr. Alaska' to this Nation's Capital and to many of the people in his home State. He is one of those soaring, towering figures who served in this body. He died at age 86 in a tragic accident, but he leaves a memory and a legacy that won't be forgotten. One of the things I find so endearing about the memory of Ted Stevens is his tenacity in his work and his belief in the body. This guy would fight tirelessly for his State, for his beliefs, and for this body. He did it for a lengthy period of time through a number of different administrations and was an institution in and of his own right in what he did.
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Sam Brownback
Republican · Kansas
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Sep 28, 2010

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Senator Brownback honors the legacy and contributions of Senator Ted Stevens following his passing.

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