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| CREC-2000-12-15-pt1-PgS11850 | 2000-12-15 | 106 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO SENATOR SPENCER ABRAHAM | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S11850 | S11850 | [{"name": "Kent Conrad", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "John Warner", "role": "speaking"}] | 146 Cong. Rec. S11850 | Congressional Record, Volume 146 Issue 155 (Friday, December 15, 2000) [Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 155 (Friday, December 15, 2000)] [Senate] [Page S11850] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO SENATOR SPENCER ABRAHAM Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute and recognize the accomplishments of a colleague, Senator Spencer Abraham of Michigan. Since joining the Senate in 1995, he has served with honesty, dedication, and integrity. As members of the Budget Committee, I had the opportunity to work with Senator Abraham on a number of important issues. A fiscal conservative, Senator Abraham work to balance the federal budget and cut government waste. He has also been a champion of keeping our Social Security dollars locked away. This is an interest in which Senator Abraham and I share a keen interest. Most recently, Senator Abraham was the lead sponsor of the American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act, legislation that will help ensure our nation's continued growth and leadership in information technology (IT). The bill authorized visas for 195,000 high-tech professionals to work in the U.S. to meet the growing demand for skilled IT workers throughout our economy. During consideration of the bill, I was pleased to work with Senator Abraham and his staff to include in the legislation long-term initiatives to ensure that Americans of all ages are trained to fill critical IT positions in our Information Age economy. During his time in the Senate, Senator Abraham also worked to curb unfunded mandates, stiffen sentences for cocaine dealers, and advocated stronger privacy protections for consumers on the Internet. His work has been thoughtful and our nation is a better place because of his efforts. Mr. President, it has been a pleasure to serve in the Senate with Spence. I have the utmost respect for my friend and colleague from Michigan, and appreciate all of his contributions to the United States Senate and our nation. I would like to join with my colleagues in wishing the Senator and his family the best in the future. Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the accomplishments of my colleague and friend, Senator Spencer Abraham from Michigan. Senator Abraham began his service in government in Washington, DC in 1990, when he had the honor of serving in President Bush's Administration as Deputy Chief to Vice President Dan Quayle. In 1993, Spencer Abraham returned to Michigan to run for the United States Senate seat vacated by Senator Don Riegle who was retiring. Senator Abraham won that Senate seat in 1994 and became the first Michigan Republican elected to the United States Senate in 22 years. I have had the pleasure of working with Senator Abraham on a number of issues including high technology and immigration over the last six years. Not only is Senator Abraham a colleague of mine, Spence and his family are friends as well. Spence Abraham is a dedicated public servant, and he has represented the state of Michigan well in the United States Senate. During the past six years, Senator Abraham took the lead in the Senate on high tech issues and immigration. He has been a strong supporter of tax cuts. Senator Abraham has also played a prominent role in trying to protect our Social Security Trust Fund--having fought hard for a Social Security Lock Box. The Senate is going to miss Spencer Abraham's leadership. And, those of us who know him well are going to miss his friendship in the Senate. ____________________ |