Roger Wicker, a Republican from Tupelo, became the Senate’s newest member Tuesday when he was sworn in by Vice President Dick Cheney.
A second, ceremonial swearing-in was held later in the Old Senate Chamber, where Wicker was flanked by his wife, Gayle, and other family members.
“It feels wonderful, especially since so many of my family and friends were able to make it,” Wicker, 56, said. “It’s very humbling.”
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Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2008
by Clarion Ledger