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Tom Barrett: “Maybe the lesson from the last election is that army…”

Featuring: Tom Barrett, Republican | U.S. House, Michigan, District 7

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Sen. Barrett delivers farewell speech during Senate session

Published | Video Starts at 12:57

… visits to each other's districts, and the time I took you on that helicopter ride after session. One day. I'm sorry we won't be able to serve in Congress together. Maybe the lesson from the last election is that army officers who serve as state senators do not make successful congressional candidates. In all seriousness, thank you for being a friend beyond the partisan alliances that we hold. (12:57–13:05)

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Asserts that army officers who are state senators may face challenges in becoming successful congressional candidates.

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