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On the recordOctober 21, 2003
I know I just have a few seconds, but I do want to recognize the tremendous effort and work the majority leader has made over the years on this issue. His presentation, when he first came to the Senate, as the only physician in the Senate, was compelling, persuasive, and I think one of the things that allowed us to get the 60-plus votes we needed to have this bill passed on previous occasions and now gives us the margin we have today. He is to share a significant amount of credit for today's victory. Thank you, Madam President.
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Rick Santorum
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Recognizing the majority leader's efforts on a significant legislative issue.

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