SENATOR ROBERT BYRD RECIEVING A GIFT FROM SENATOR ROBERT DOLE
Senator Robert Byrd D-West Virginia (L) recieves a clock October 5, 1988 from Senator Robert Dole R-Kansas (R). The clock was presented to BYrd in honor of his 12 years as majority leader. (UPI/File)
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