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Mark Warner: “I am very heartened by that news of the Senator's 85th birthday. I proudly have attained 75, and I am hopeful I can…”

On the recordNovember 20, 2002
I am very heartened by that news of the Senator's 85th birthday. I proudly have attained 75, and I am hopeful I can someday stand here at 85, to not just stand but pursue my duties as a Senator, if that case may be, with just half the vigor and strength of mind as displayed by our esteemed colleague from West Virginia, for whom I share the greatest affection, as he well knows. We have adjoining States. There is a little line drawn between certain areas which at one time was all Virginia. Nevertheless, we have people so much alike in their needs. I often work with my colleague to meet those needs. I thank him very much for this opportunity. I thank my colleague and wish him well, he and his lovely wife.
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

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Celebrating the 85th birthday of a colleague and reflecting on their shared states and collaboration.

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