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On the recordMay 25, 2016
reserving the right to object, every time I come to the floor when my friend is on the floor speaking, I need not tell everyone within the sound of my voice how much I admire him and the service he has rendered to our country, both as a naval pilot and as a Senator and as a Member of the House of Representatives. However, he has a job to do and I have a job to do. I, like most people in the Senate, have not served in the military. I acknowledge that. But I didn't go to Canada. I did my best. I had civil obligations during the time my friend was in Vietnam. Mr. McCAIN. If my colleague will yield, I believe you have served the State of Nevada and this Nation with honor.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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May 25, 2016

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