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On the recordMarch 27, 2012
Thank you. It was moving from the bagel line to the broccoli line.
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Barbara Mikulski
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Mikulski acknowledges her recognition as the longest-serving woman in Congress humorously.

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