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English: House Speaker Johnnie Byrd, R-Plant City, left, and Senate President Jim King, R-Jacksonville, pose for a leadership portrait during the opening joint session of the 2004 Legislature. |
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| Source | http://myfloridahouse.gov/FileStores/Web/Imaging/PhotoAlbums/HousePhotoOriginal0003.jpg |
| Author | Mark Foley |
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