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| CREC-1994-12-20-pt1-PgS14 | 1994-12-20 | 103 | 2 | ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS | SENATE | SENATE | FRONTMATTER | S | S | [{"name": "Ted Stevens", "role": "speaking"}] | 140 Cong. Rec. S | Congressional Record, Volume 140 Issue 150 (Tuesday, December 20, 1994) [Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 150 (Tuesday, December 20, 1994)] [Senate] [Page S] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [Congressional Record: December 20, 1994] From the Congressional Record Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ______ TRIBUTES TO DEPARTING SENATORS Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I want to take this opportunity to say farewell to the colleagues on both sides of the aisle who will not be with us when the 104th Congress convenes. I was absent from the Senate when others made their comments. Because of the time involved, I shall speak to all of our retiring friends in these remarks. Each, in his own way, in serving as Senator from his State, has made his mark on the history of our Nation. We may not always have agreed on issues, but we've shared a great bond as Members of this distinguished body. To John Danforth--with whom I have had a long relationship, beginning with his campaign and continuing through the years we served together on the Senate Commerce Committee--I will always appreciate how he helped to expand my horizons, particularly when we dealt with legislation on the oceans and the atmosphere. Our shared interest in amateur sports and the Olympics has been another special link. I remember well when Malcolm Wallop first ran for the Senate. He conducted himself than as the complete western gentleman. He has fulfilled the promise of that first impression in his years as a Member of the Senate. His understanding of issues affecting our western States, and his expert knowledge of defense will be missed. I will always appreciate Dennis DeConcini's involvement in assisting in the survival of the Postal Service during the years we served together on the Appropriations Committee. As another Senator from the West, he understood our unique issues. My association with David Boren has been rewarding, particularly when we worked together on congressional and campaign finance reform issues. He will be a great asset to the University of Oklahoma, and offer much in understanding our great democracy to the young men and women who will study there. David Durenberger's interest in developing medical technology, particularly in the field of telemedicine, has ensured his status as a leader in health issues. For my State, with its vast distances between small villages and major medical centers, telemedicine is vital. I thank him for his work in this area. As Democratic leader, George Mitchell has always been considerate of my position as a former member of the leadership on the other side of the aisle. I have enjoyed our relationship, and look forward to knowing what the next phase of his career will be. Like Harlan Mathews, I first served as an appointed Senator 26 years ago. It takes a good deal of hard work to learn the vagaries of the Senate. He has learned well and done a fine job for the people of Tennessee. On a personal level, I enjoyed our travel together to the United States-British Parliamentary Conference. Tennis with Howard Metzenbaum has been a pleasure through the years. And his kindness to our daughter Lily, as she grew up in these Halls, has always meant much to me and to Catherine. Howard has been a model grandparent for her as well as to his own grandchildren. I've enjoyed many hours in the gym with Don Riegle. His deep devotion to family and his concerns about family matters are an inspiration to us all. I wish him well. Serving on the Appropriations Committee with Jim Sasser has been a good experience. And, as Budget Committee chairman, he has been most fair in his work on matters pertaining to small States. I thank him for being a friend. Mr. President, much more could be said about these Senators, as they enter new stages of their careers. I know that each one of us who served with them has special reasons to pay them tribute, as they leave Washington, DC, for their homes. I am sure my colleagues join me in wishing them all the brightest of futures. ____________________ |