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On the recordJune 7, 2016
I thank the chairman. I just want to say to Chairman Inhofe, the bipartisanship he showed is incredible, and it showed what a significant accomplishment we could have. I also want to thank so much Senator McCain for allowing us to fit a little slice here in the middle of this very important bill, the NDAA, which I know he works on all year long. He does a terrific job. He allowed us to come in. He knew my uncle, Mo Udall. They served together in the House. I said: I hope you will do this for Mo. He just got a very big smile on his face because he spent so much time with him.
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Tom Udall
Democratic · New Mexico
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