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6. I posted the link from the US Senate in my original reply as proof of my claim.

Reply to Jilly_in_VA (Reply #5)

Sun Jul 5, 2026, 09:32 AM

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Btw, Ben Nighthorse Campbell was a US Senator from Colorado from January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2005.

He was a member (as a Democrat) of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 3rd district from January 3, 1987 – January 3, 1993.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Nighthorse_Campbell

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