I am reminded, when I hear the distinguished President pro tempore of the Senate talk, why the people of Vermont so love him. Here is a man who has set all kinds of records in Vermont: the first Democrat elected, and on and on, with all the many accolades that he has. I have always admired and appreciated him. Each day that goes by, I understand better than I did the last why the people of Vermont revere this good man. ____________________
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