Robert Byrd Becomes Longest-Serving Member Of Congress
source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/18/robert-byrd-becomes-longe_n_361732.html
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WASHINGTON — The Senate is marking a new milestone Wednesday when West Virginia Sen. Robert C. Byrd becomes the longest-serving lawmaker in congressional history.
"I look forward to serving you for the next 56 years and 320 days," Byrd said in a statement marking the occasion. His only regret, Byrd said, was that his late wife, Erma, was not there with him.
"I know that she is looking down from the heavens smiling at me and saying congratulations, my dear Robert – but don't let it go to your head," Byrd said.
"I look forward to serving you for the next 56 years and 320 days," Byrd said in a statement marking the occasion. His only regret, Byrd said, was that his late wife, Erma, was not there with him.
"I know that she is looking down from the heavens smiling at me and saying congratulations, my dear Robert – but don't let it go to your head," Byrd said.
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samthesixth
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Aside from all the other things one can say about Robert Byrd, the citizens of West Virginia deserve someone who can be there to vote. Unless there was some provision for a staffer to vote in his stead, West Virginians often times go unrepresented.
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