J. Exon: “I want to thank very much my close and dear friend, Senator Byrd, for…”

On the recordSeptember 25, 1996

I want to thank very much my close and dear friend, Senator Byrd, for his kind remarks about this Senator as printed in yesterday's Record. I think we all recognize what a unique experience we have had here in the U.S. Senate, serving with one of the greatest U.S. Senators, by any measurement, that this body has ever seen. Bob Byrd of West Virginia has no peer with regard to his understanding of the rules of the U.S. Senate. Certainly, as I think back over my last 18 years, and I will be thinking about this in the future, I thank the Lord for the great opportunity, and the people of Nebraska, for giving me the opportunity to serve with a truly great American, a true pillar of the U.S. Senate, Robert Byrd of West Virginia.

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Expressing gratitude and farewell remarks regarding Senator Robert Byrd.

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