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On the recordMarch 1, 2012
On behalf of a group of old friends who are stricken by her loss, I offer this in affection, in appreciation, and in memorandum. Marie's mother, Rosemarie Colvin, said of Marie: Her legacy is: be passionate and be involved in what you believe in. And do it as thoroughly and honestly and fearlessly as you can. Indeed. With those words, I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New York.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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