“On this note, Mr. President, distinguish colleagues, it is my distinct honor and privilege to nominate Senator Ralph Recto as our President Pro Tempore.”

— Francis Escudero

Speech: Nomination of Senator Ralph Recto as Senate Pro Tempore (2013 July 22) http://www.chizescudero.com/index.php/media-room/item/716-nomination-of-senator-ralph-recto-as-senate-pro-tempore <br class="br">2013, Speech: Nomination of Senator Ralph Recto as Senate Pro Tempore

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