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Thomas Daschle: I admire him immensely. No Member, past or present, has ever displayed a greater love or respect for this institution…

On the recordMay 18, 2000
I admire him immensely. No Member, past or present, has ever displayed a greater love or respect for this institution than has Robert C. Byrd. No Member enjoys greater respect and admiration from his colleagues. No Member is more reluctant than this Member to come to the floor and disagree with Robert C. Byrd.
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Thomas Daschle
South Dakota

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Discussing the contributions of Senators Warner and Byrd to national security and expressing admiration for Senator Byrd.

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