The longest talking filibuster was recorded by the late Senator Strom Thurmond - just over 24 hours.

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Senator Strom Thurmond was a virulent defender of racism but treated his own illegitimate black daughter with great kindness and thoughtfulness (although he never publicly acknowledged her).

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The former six-term senator has a deft touch with moderate and conservative counterparts: in 2008, he eulogized Strom Thurmond.

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