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A military honor guard guides Sen. Robert C. Byrd's flag-draped casket through the Senate Reception Room after his body lay in repose in the Senate Chamber on Thursday. The West Virginia lawmaker was famous as the chief upholder of Senate rules and traditions. He was the longest-serving senator in U.S. history.

    Byrd lies in repose in U.S. Senate

    Sen. Robert C. Byrd made one final visit Thursday to the institution he served and loved for more than half a century, as his body lay in repose in the Senate chamber while lawmakers, friends and admirers paid their last respects.

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  • "We were telling our kids what a great statesman he was but yet we don't even remember what party he was from, which may be a compliment because it means he's kind of above that,"

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  • "It was amazing. The tenacity he had; we loved watching him on C-SPAN or on the news," Mrs. Bland said. "He was just a character to watch."

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