11.21.2004
In Farewell, Daschle Puts Emphasis on Cooperation (WashingtonPost.com)
By Helen Dewar
Washington Post Staff Writer
Saturday, November 20, 2004; Page A04
With few Republicans in attendance, Senate Minority Leader Thomas A. Daschle bade an emotional farewell to the Senate yesterday, urging his colleagues of the past 18 years to find a new "common ground" for cooperation.
The South Dakota Democrat was greeted by a long standing ovation at the end of his speech, including applause from galleries filled by his family and staff. He also was hugged by most of his Democratic colleagues in an outpouring of personal feelings rarely seen on the Senate floor.
Only two Republicans -- Sens. Lamar Alexander (Tenn.) and Peter Fitzgerald (Ill.) -- were in their seats for most of Daschle's speech, although they were later joined by several others, including Majority Whip Mitch McConnell (Ky.). Sen. Norm Coleman (R-Minn.) presided over the Senate during Daschle's speech.
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Washington Post Staff Writer
Saturday, November 20, 2004; Page A04
With few Republicans in attendance, Senate Minority Leader Thomas A. Daschle bade an emotional farewell to the Senate yesterday, urging his colleagues of the past 18 years to find a new "common ground" for cooperation.
The South Dakota Democrat was greeted by a long standing ovation at the end of his speech, including applause from galleries filled by his family and staff. He also was hugged by most of his Democratic colleagues in an outpouring of personal feelings rarely seen on the Senate floor.
Only two Republicans -- Sens. Lamar Alexander (Tenn.) and Peter Fitzgerald (Ill.) -- were in their seats for most of Daschle's speech, although they were later joined by several others, including Majority Whip Mitch McConnell (Ky.). Sen. Norm Coleman (R-Minn.) presided over the Senate during Daschle's speech.
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