I know we are about to vote, and I will speak further at another time about Senator Udall, but I just want to tell him what I told you--all of you--what I said to him when he finished speaking: In my 46 years here, it is one of the finest and most moving, heartfelt, honest speeches I have heard. I have also sent a note, I say to Senator Udall, to Jill Udall to tell her how great you are, but I think she probably knew it. But I will speak further at another time. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Delaware.
Patrick Leahy: “I know we are about to vote, and I will speak further at another time about Senator Udall, but I just want to tell him…”
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