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On the recordJuly 23, 2013
Having served with the Senator from Massachusetts in the House, I know there's a real pent-up demand to talk for long periods of time when you get to the Senate.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Thune comments humorously on Markey's lengthy speaking style in the Senate.

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