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On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
And I might say, if our friend Senator Kennedy was here, he would be able to say it without using a microphone.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy humorously reflects on Senator Kennedy's strong presence.

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