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Kent Conrad: “Let me say there have been a number of examples last year and this year of what I think distinguishes the Senate. The…”

On the recordMarch 11, 2008
Let me say there have been a number of examples last year and this year of what I think distinguishes the Senate. The actions by the Senator from Iowa last year were an example of courtesy and graciousness that I will never forget. I want to say publicly, as I have said before, how very much I appreciate what the Senator did last year to withhold an amendment that would have otherwise taken down the budget. It was an act of great courtesy, and I thank the Senator for it.
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Kent Conrad
Democratic · North Dakota

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Recognizing a colleague's courtesy in Senate budget discussions.

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