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Chris Van Hollen: Thank you, Madam Chair, and before Senator Kennedy goes, I hope he will add chocolate labs to your golden retriever list…

On the recordSeptember 20, 2023
Thank you, Madam Chair, and before Senator Kennedy goes, I hope he will add chocolate labs to your golden retriever list of things you just cannot be against; so we have one.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Senator Van Hollen makes a light-hearted comment referencing Senator Kennedy.

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