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| CREC-1994-10-08-pt1-PgE41 | 1994-10-08 | 103 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSWOMAN HELEN BENTLEY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | FRONTMATTER | E | E | [{"name": "James H. (Jimmy) Quillen", "role": "speaking"}] | 140 Cong. Rec. E | Congressional Record, Volume 140 Issue 146 (Saturday, October 8, 1994) [Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 146 (Saturday, October 8, 1994)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [Congressional Record: October 8, 1994] From the Congressional Record Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSWOMAN HELEN BENTLEY ______ HON. JAMES H. (JIMMY) QUILLEN of tennessee in the house of representatives Friday, October 7, 1994 Mr. QUILLEN. Mr. Speaker, of all of my colleagues who are leaving the House at the end of this Congress, I will miss none more than Helen Bentley, my good friend and distinguished Member of Congress from Maryland. Her dedication and patriotism are models that we can all strive to emulate, and her tenacity in the pursuit of what she believes to be right is second to none. I first knew of Helen when she chaired the Federal Maritime Commission under President Nixon. She gave the Commission strong leadership that it had not previously known. I remember vividly when Helen took the tanker Manhattan on a voyage through the Northwest Passage to prove that the icy waters were passable. Her passionate commitment to revitalizing the American maritime industry was evident then, as it has been evident ever since. Since her arrival in Congress in 1985, Helen Bentley has been a defender of American interests, American jobs, and America's place in the world. Many remember her use of a sledgehammer on a Japanese television to protest one company's hostile trading practices, and this is indicative of the zeal with which Helen pursues her goals. I have worked with her on maritime issues over the years, and she has been of invaluable help in getting things done. Her crusade against NAFTA, although unsuccessful, opened many eyes and made a lot of people think. With NAFTA then, just as with GATT now, Helen has turned her journalistic eye towards the issues and made us realize what the effect of these mammoth agreements might be on the working men and women of her district--and of others. The House will miss Helen Bentley's presence a great deal, but she will not be far away. I hope to continue to consult with her on maritime issues and other areas of concern, and I know that new opportunities will continue to come her way. Helen, please keep in touch, and thanks again for your service and your friendship. ____________________ |