SEN. KIT BOND ANNOUNCES RELECTION CAMPAIGN

Linda Bond straightens the tie on her husband, U.S. Sen. Christopher "Kit" Bond (R-Mo) before announcing his re-election campaign at the Castlio Elementary School in St. Charles, Mo on March 22, 2004. Bond is seeking his fourth term as Missouri's Senator. (UPI Photo/Bill Greenblatt)

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