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Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 - Continued

Floor Speech

Date: March 10, 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Government Budget and Spending

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Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, let me add to our friend and colleague from Vermont for this side of the aisle how much we admire and respect his extraordinary record. He and I had an opportunity to serve together as either ranking member or chairman--we switched hats several times--of the Foreign Operations Subcommittee of Appropriations.

I will pick out one area for which I think Pat Leahy is known around the world, and that is his efforts with regard to demining all over the world.

He has made an extraordinary contribution, not only to his State but his Nation. I know I speak for all Republicans in congratulating my friend from Vermont for his--how many votes is this?--13,000th vote.

I yield the floor.

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