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Mark Warner: “I remember how many times on this floor the Senator has recounted the importance of his wife's role in his career... she…”

On the recordOctober 1, 2004
I remember how many times on this floor the Senator has recounted the importance of his wife's role in his career... she would come with a little lunch bag with a carton of milk and a sandwich to tide him over until he left the Chamber, whether it was the House or the Senate, and go to night law school to get his degree.
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Reflecting on a colleague's personal story about his wife's support during his education.

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