[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 186 (Thursday, December 6, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S14815]
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                        NEW LEADERSHIP POSITION

  Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I was called off the floor just as the 
majority leader was saying some very nice things about me. I heard most 
of them, but I regret I didn't hear them all. I will ask him to repeat 
them privately. But in any event, it is true we are neighbors and as a 
result have had an opportunity to work together on a lot of items. It 
doesn't matter which side of the aisle we are on, we can certainly do 
that.
  I also appreciated the old story about the lawyers who fight for 
their clients' interest during the day, going at it tooth and nail, but 
when the day is over they get together. But as I heard the story it 
wasn't that they got together for a sandwich, I always thought they got 
together for a drink at the end of the day. But recognizing the 
majority leader's bent, I appreciate the story, and he certainly has my 
assurance that I will approach the position, which eventually I will 
take in a matter of a few days, in that same spirit.
  Again, I appreciate the comments he made.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Oregon.
  Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I have come to the floor today with my 
colleague, Senator Smith.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Does the Republican leader wish to be 
recognized?
  Mr. McCONNELL. Let me say to my friend from Oregon that I will not be 
long, and I appreciate the opportunity to pay tribute to a fallen 
soldier from my State.

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