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Haley Stevens: Dr. Halverson is a good example of why we should think twice about term limits. These past 14 years have gone by so…

On the recordMarch 10, 1995
Dr. Halverson is a good example of why we should think twice about term limits. These past 14 years have gone by so quickly for those of us who have participated in the Senate Prayer Breakfast weekly. I know many are here who have done that, who have gone on Wednesday morning. The one thing that really drew us to that was not our participation with our colleagues, but it was the magnet of Dr. Halverson. We have developed the concept of calling each other brother, and I really and truly feel a sense of being a brother to Dr. Halverson. Many of us have come through periods of great strain in our lives while still serving in the Senate. If there has been one steadying hand in this Senate to all of us, it has been Dick Halverson. In terms of just the camaraderie that surrounds the breakfast table on Wednesday morning, he always has something to add to really bring a little sparkle into life before the breakfast starts.
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Haley Stevens
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Paying tribute to Dr. Halverson during a discussion on the value of long-term service in the Senate.

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