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"Don Nickles has had a long and distinguished career serving Oklahoma as a United States Senator. He has moved higher in the Senate leadership than any other Oklahoman in history. He has been a tireless fighter for the conservative values and principles that Oklahomans from both parties hold dear."
"Don Nickles will be remembered as the most significant figure in transforming Oklahoma from a one party state to a competitive two party system, where Republicans now win more elections then they lose. Almost every Republican official has been assisted by Don Nickles in their own election campaigns. He has been a vital source of inspiration and assistance to the entire Republican political movement in Oklahoma."
"Personally, Don Nickles has been a constant friend, ally and mentor. I began my political career as Oklahoma Republican Party Executive Director in the same election in which Don was elected to the United States Senate in 1980. Over almost a quarter of a century, I have benefited from his support and counsel. During my time as a political operative, a party official and an elected official, Don Nickles has been a friend, a colleague and a role model. His service to Oklahoma in the Senate will be missed, but I am confident he will remain an asset to Oklahoma and Americans in whatever capacity he chooses." |
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