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i think that right there tells you all you need to know about the type of character and person sam brownback is. sam, this chamber honors you today for your service to this nation, to the state of kansas, and to the millions around the world that dream of a better life. thank you from all of us, and good luck in the next chapter of your life. madam president, i suggest the absence of a quorum. the presiding officer: the clerk will call the roll. quorum call: quorum call: mr. levin: madam president? the presiding officer: the senator from michigan. mr. levin: madam president, i i ask unanimous consent that further proceedings under the quorum call be dispensed with. the presiding officer: without objection. mr. levin: madam president -- the presiding officer: under the previous order the senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to s. 3992 which the clerk will report. the clerk: motion to proceed to calendar number 663, s. 3929 -- 3992, a bill to authorize the cancellation of certain alien students who are long-term united states senate and who entered the united states as chi
i think that right there tells you all you need to know about the type of character and person sam brownback is. sam, this chamber honors you today for your service to this nation, to the state of kansas, and to the millions around the world that dream of a better life. thank you from all of us, and good luck in the next chapter of your life. madam president, i suggest the absence of a quorum. the presiding officer: the clerk will call the roll. quorum call: quorum call: mr. levin: madam...
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i want to congratulate governor-elect sam brownback. he has decided to leave the riggers of the senate for the tranquility of being a governor. and i see our presiding officer who enjoyed the tranquility of being the governor of virginia. so, sam, i know you're going to do great, but i think at some moments you might kind of mop your brow and think, you know, it wasn't quite at hectic at the united states senate. you are someone who is -- when involved in an issue and you did it with principle and conscience. we appreciate that. ways pleased to work with you on the conquer childhood cancer act which ultimately became law. that's just one example of your great skills as a legislator. in foreign affairs, you were someone who -- who kept watch on areas of the world which otherwise might have been neglected. your efforts with respect to car darfur in bringing justice and peace to that region are particularly commendable. i thank you for your service an wish you well as you assume the daunting responsibilities of governor of the state of kan
i want to congratulate governor-elect sam brownback. he has decided to leave the riggers of the senate for the tranquility of being a governor. and i see our presiding officer who enjoyed the tranquility of being the governor of virginia. so, sam, i know you're going to do great, but i think at some moments you might kind of mop your brow and think, you know, it wasn't quite at hectic at the united states senate. you are someone who is -- when involved in an issue and you did it with principle...
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senate concurrent resolution 72 was introduced by the senator from kansas, sam brownback, on september 22, 2010. the senate passed the resolution by unanimous consent 2010gentleman from texas representative joe barton, on september 28, 2010, and was referred to the committee on reform suggested by then president of presnson established the president's commission on white house fellowship on october 3, 1964. ogras mission was to give highly promising young citizens firsthand high-level experience with the workings of the federal government and to increase their sense of participation in national affairs. the nonpartisan program selects applicants per year to take a full-time paid fellowship position working with senior white house staff, cabinet secretaries and other top government officials. this type of participation of the highest levels of our government's leadership develops experience vital to a continued career serving the public. the hundreds of former white house fellows have gone on to serve the public in many critical roles. they have been appointed judges, u.s. attorneys, am
senate concurrent resolution 72 was introduced by the senator from kansas, sam brownback, on september 22, 2010. the senate passed the resolution by unanimous consent 2010gentleman from texas representative joe barton, on september 28, 2010, and was referred to the committee on reform suggested by then president of presnson established the president's commission on white house fellowship on october 3, 1964. ogras mission was to give highly promising young citizens firsthand high-level...