Well, let me just say, in closing, I sincerely--in my lifetime I have never seen anyone has as much knowledge as you, and as much experience in this job, coming from where you came from, and also the states you represented, to being in this position, and the amount of years you were before, and one and done was not enough for the public service you are giving, and I just thank you, because you can help us so much, every one of you all.
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