Senators say farewell to departing fellows

Tuesday, November 19, 2002

WASHINGTON -- With a graciousness that crossed party lines, members of the Senate offered farewells Monday to colleagues serving out their last days in Congress, including Sen. Strom Thurmond -- one month away from his 100th birthday and the oldest senator ever.

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