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the President of the Senate take over in the event of the
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death of the Governor.
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MR. ENEY: I wasn't thinking so much of death
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or disability but absence either from the State or from
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the country. There is no provision now for anyone to
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exercise the functions of the Governor in the event of his
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absence.
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MAYOR McKELDIN: I don't think it has worked
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to any disadvantage up to this time. I know of no case
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where it has worked to a disadvantage in the absence of
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the Governor.
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No matter where the Governor is, he can always
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be readied over the telephone, no matter where you are.
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They called me in Tokyo when I was a Special
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Ambassador a few months ago.
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MR. ENEY: You have had the experience both as
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Governor and as Mayor of Baltimore City, and you do have
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such a provision for an Acting Mayor in your absence, so
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the contrast might give you some particular insight. Would
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you care to comment further?
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MAYOR McKELDIN: Yes. Of course, the Acting
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