Statement by Former Senator Pete V. Domenici on the Passing of former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker

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Jun 26, 2014, 04:12 ET

WASHINGTON, June 26, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by former Senator Pete V. Domenici, a Bipartisan Policy Center Senior Fellow, on the passing of former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker.

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"Howard Baker was a great senator, a great American and a great friend. His passing represents the passing of a leader who was devoted to finding legislative solutions to serious problems afflicting this country. His leadership during the Reagan years was the prime reason we were able to pass the Reagan budgets and strengthen our national defense. My wife, Nancy, and I send our friend and former colleague, Nancy Kassebaum Baker, our deepest condolences."

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