congressional_record: CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12419

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CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12419 1996-10-21 104 2     TRIBUTE TO SENATOR JOHNSTON SENATE SENATE TRIBUTETO S12419 S12419 [{"name": "Claiborne Pell", "role": "speaking"}]   142 Cong. Rec. S12419 Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Page S12419] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO SENATOR JOHNSTON Mr. PELL. Mr. President, I salute my old friend and colleague the senior Senator from Louisiana [Mr. Johnston] as he reaches the end of his distinguished Senate career. It has been my special good fortune to know Bennett Johnston as a friend, quite apart from our collegial work here in the Senate. I have enjoyed his hospitality on many occasions and have appreciated his good sportsmanship on the tennis court. As I said when he announced his intention to retire last year, he can always be called a straight shooter, in the best sense of the word. He will, of course, best be remembered for his landmark work as chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, particularly as that committee grappled with the new challenges posed by nuclear energy. I salute him for that, and I know that he has charted new ground where others will surely follow. One of the most difficult aspects of leaving this body is the loss of daily contact with colleagues whose friendship has enriched the experience of Senate service. Bennett Johnston has truly been one such colleague, and I wish all the best for him and his lovely wife, Mary, in all that lies ahead. ____________________

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