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Daniel Moynihan: “Baker broke his own mold. He was, simply and utterly, sui generis.”

On the recordJanuary 8, 1999
Baker broke his own mold. He was, simply and utterly, sui generis.
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Daniel Moynihan
New York
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congress.gov
Jan 8, 1999

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Describing Russell Baker's unique style and influence as a columnist.

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