User Clip: Al D'Amato Filibuster, 1992
D'Amato wraps up his 15 hour, 14 minute speech
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D'Amato wraps up his 15 hour, 14 minute speech
Senator D'Amato sings while discussing his reasons for filibustering.
The second longest solo filibuster that have taken place in the US Senate.
Senator D'Amato breaks out into song during his filibuster.
D'Amato sings "Deap down in the heart of Texas" during Filibuster
D'Amato "Deep Down in the Heart of Texas"
Senator D'Amato continues to sing during his filibuster.
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Sen. D'Amato & Sen. Moynihan
But he will keep speaking
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Senate needs a stronger backbone to represent Americans