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On the recordJune 2, 2011
But I just wanted to add a particular word of how immensely proud I am of what you have accomplished out of this tragedy.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Whitehouse expresses pride in Burke's achievements following a personal tragedy.

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