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Don Nickles: I compliment him for his 24 years of service in the Senate. Anyone that spends almost a quarter of a century of service…

On the recordOctober 10, 1998
I compliment him for his 24 years of service in the Senate. Anyone that spends almost a quarter of a century of service in the Senate, I think, is to be complimented. I compliment him for his leadership and for his representation of the people of Kentucky. Again, it was a pleasure and honor for me to serve with him. I compliment him and wish him every best wish as he returns to his State of Kentucky.
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Don Nickles
Oklahoma

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Recognizing Senator Ford's service and contributions during a Senate floor speech.

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