[Senate Document 110-22]
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110th Congress, 2nd Session ------------------- Senate Document 110-22

                    TRIBUTES TO HON. ELIZABETH DOLE


                                           

                                   Elizabeth Dole

                    U.S. SENATOR FROM NORTH CAROLINA

                                TRIBUTES

                           IN THE CONGRESS OF

                           THE UNITED STATES

                





                                           
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                                      Tributes

                                Delivered in Congress

                                   Elizabeth Dole

                                United States Senator

                                      2003-2009






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                                      CONTENTS
             Biography.............................................
                                                                      v
             Farewell to the Senate................................
                                                                     ix
             Proceedings in the Senate:
                Tributes by Senators:
                    Alexander, Lamar, of Tennessee.................
                                                                     13
                    Bunning, Jim, of Kentucky......................
                                                                     13
                    Collins, Susan M., of Maine....................
                                                                      3
                    Conrad, Kent, of North Dakota..................
                                                                      8
                    Dole, Elizabeth, of North Carolina.............
                                                                   6, 7
                    Dorgan, Byron L., of North Dakota..............
                                                                     12
                    Enzi, Michael B., of Wyoming...................
                                                                     19
                    Feingold, Russell D., of Wisconsin.............
                                                                      7
                    Hatch, Orrin G., of Utah.......................
                                                                     12
                    Hutchison, Kay Bailey, of Texas................
                                                                     24
                    Landrieu, Mary L., of Louisiana................
                                                                      3
                    McConnell, Mitch, of Kentucky 
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                                                               4, 7, 14
                    Sessions, Jeff, of Alabama.....................
                                                                     23
                    Snowe, Olympia J., of Maine....................
                                                                     22
                    Specter, Arlen, of Pennsylvania................
                                                                      9
                    Warner, John, of Virginia......................
                                                                     10
                                      BIOGRAPHY

               Elizabeth Dole has had a remarkable public service 
             career, serving five U.S. Presidents and winning 54 
             percent of the vote in November 2002 to serve the people 
             of North Carolina in the U.S. Senate. As Senator, 
             Elizabeth Dole was focused on growing the economy and 
             creating jobs, strengthening national security and 
             modernizing our military, and improving education and 
             making quality health care more affordable and accessible. 
             Elizabeth Dole was committed to making North Carolina--and 
             America--safer, stronger, healthier, and more successful. 
             She served on the Senate Armed Services, Banking, Small 
             Business, Aging, and Agriculture Committees.
               Elizabeth Dole has been named numerous times by the 
             Gallup poll as one of the world's top ten most admired 
             women. She was the first woman to serve as the 
             departmental head of a branch of the military, the U.S. 
             Coast Guard, when she was Secretary of Transportation.
               A native of Salisbury, NC, Elizabeth Dole graduated with 
             distinction from Duke University in 1958 and was a member 
             of Phi Beta Kappa. She earned a degree from Harvard Law 
             School in 1965 and also holds a master's degree in 
             education and government from Harvard.
               From 1969 to 1973, Elizabeth Dole served as Deputy 
             Assistant to President Nixon for Consumer Affairs, 
             beginning a career of dedication to public safety, for 
             which she received the National Safety Council's 
             Distinguished Service Award in 1989. Elizabeth Dole's 
             resume includes 6 years (1973-1979) as a member of the 
             Federal Trade Commission and 2 years (1981-1983) as 
             Assistant to President Reagan for Public Liaison.
               In February 1983, Elizabeth Dole joined President 
             Reagan's Cabinet as Secretary of Transportation--the first 
             woman to hold that position. During her 4\1/2\ years at 
             Transportation, the United States enjoyed the safest 
             period then to date in all three major transportation 
             areas--rail, air, and highway.
               Elizabeth Dole was sworn in by President Bush as the 
             Nation's 20th Secretary of Labor in January 1989. She 
             worked to increase safety and health in the workplace, 
             advocated upgrading the skills of the American workforce, 
             and played a key role in resolving the bitter 11-month 
             Pittston coal strike in southwest Virginia.
               Elizabeth Dole left President Bush's Cabinet in 1991 to 
             become only the second woman since founder Clara Barton to 
             serve as president of the American Red Cross, an 
             organization larger than many of the Fortune 500. To 
             demonstrate her appreciation for volunteers, the heart and 
             soul of the American Red Cross, Elizabeth Dole volunteered 
             her first year at the Red Cross, accepting no salary. 
             During her tenure, 91 cents of every dollar spent went to 
             programs and services.
               Representing the American Red Cross internationally, 
             Elizabeth Dole visited Kuwait following the Gulf war to 
             assess Red Cross services provided to U.S. military 
             personnel. In December 1992 she visited Red Cross relief 
             operations in famine-stricken Somalia and Mozambique, as 
             well as in war-torn Croatia. In August 1994 Elizabeth Dole 
             led a humanitarian relief delegation to Rwandan refugee 
             camps in the former Zaire.
               In January 1999 Elizabeth Dole concluded her service at 
             the Red Cross and sought the Republican Presidential 
             nomination. In her campaign for President of the United 
             States, Elizabeth Dole became the first viable woman 
             candidate from a major political party. She attracted 
             thousands of first-time voters into the democratic 
             process.
               Elizabeth Dole's awards are numerous, ranging from 
             honors for civic service and leadership in government to 
             accolades for her charitable commitments and dedication to 
             issues surrounding women in the workplace. In 1991 she was 
             honored with the prestigious North Carolina Award from 
             Governor James Martin. She was named ``North Carolinian of 
             the Year'' by the North Carolina Press Association in 
             1994. In 1993 Women Executives in State Government honored 
             Elizabeth Dole with its Lifetime Achievement Award. In 
             1998 she received the Humanitarian Award from the National 
             Commission Against Drunk Driving. That same year, 
             Elizabeth Dole was selected for induction into the Safety 
             and Health Hall of Fame International for her 
             transportation, workplace, and blood safety 
             accomplishments. In 2006 the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce 
             presented her its ``Citizen of the Carolinas'' award. In 
             2007 she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from 
             Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety. She has been 
             inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame.
               She has also received the Foreign Policy Association 
             Medal, the Radcliffe College Medal for her outstanding 
             accomplishments, and the Arthur S. Flemming Award for 
             Outstanding Government Service. Elizabeth Dole was awarded 
             the National Religious Broadcasters' 1999 Board of 
             Directors Award. In 1995 she received Churchwoman of the 
             Year honors by Religious Heritage of America, and in 1996 
             the Christian Woman of the Year Association named her 
             Christian Woman of the Year. Elizabeth Dole was honored by 
             the League of Women Voters as the recipient of the 
             Leadership Award in 1994, and in 1995 she received the 
             Raoul Wallenberg Award for Humanitarian Service.
               Elizabeth Dole has received honorary doctorate degrees 
             from over 40 colleges and universities. She served on the 
             Duke University Board of Trustees from 1974 to 1985 and 
             Board of Overseers for Harvard University from 1990 to 
             1996. While serving on the Board of Overseers she was a 
             member of Visiting Committees of the John F. Kennedy 
             School of Government and Harvard School of Public Health.
                               Farewell to the Senate
                            Wednesday, December 10, 2008

               Mrs. DOLE. Mr. President, I rise today to speak from the 
             floor of this Chamber for the final time in my service as 
             a U.S. Senator from the State of North Carolina.
               As I do, I cannot help but think back some 12\1/2\ years 
             ago, when I sat up in the Senate gallery to watch another 
             Senator Dole--my husband, Bob, deliver his farewell speech 
             in this Chamber after nearly three decades of service.
               Bob began his remarks by reflecting on words spoken by 
             Abraham Lincoln in 1860, when a delegation arrived in 
             Springfield, IL, to officially inform him that he had been 
             nominated by his party for the Presidency. Lincoln spoke 
             just two sentences, and then he said to the large crowd of 
             friends and neighbors gathered on his lawn, ``Now I will 
             no longer defer the pleasure of taking each of you by the 
             hand.''
               I rise today with a heart full of gratitude, and like 
             President Lincoln, and like Bob Dole, what I wish I could 
             do is to take the hand of all those who have helped me on 
             my life's journey, and to express my heartfelt thanks.
               I would begin with the friends in my home State. I have 
             been blessed to serve the public in numerous capacities 
             during my career, and without question the highest honor 
             has been representing North Carolina in the U.S. Senate. I 
             thank my fellow Tar Heels for granting me the privilege of 
             serving them.
               Then there are a number of North Carolinians, now gone, 
             who I wish I could take by the hand again to thank them 
             for the example they set, the values they instilled in me, 
             and the love, guidance, and support they provided.
               There is my grandmother, Mom Cathey. I can still vividly 
             recall the Sunday afternoons spent with other neighborhood 
             children in her home. We would enjoy lemonade and homemade 
             cookies while Mom Cathey read from her Bible, which is now 
             one of my most cherished possessions. My grandmother 
             practiced what she preached, and she truly lived her life 
             for others.
               My beloved father, John Hanford, always supported my 
             interests, and taught me that anything worth doing 
             deserved my best effort. When I wanted to run for 
             president of my high school, which was not something girls 
             did in those days, he stood right behind me, cheering me 
             on. He was protective but not overbearing.
               My precious mother, Mary, who passed away just shy of 
             103 years old, was also front and center in my life. She 
             taught me at a very young age that the real joy in life is 
             giving back to your community and helping those around 
             you. And she was always there to urge me to go the extra 
             mile. ``You've finished your homework early. Have you 
             thought of entering the essay contest?'' Unbeknownst to 
             her, Mother's example of hard work and dedication drew me 
             toward public service as my mission field, my passion. She 
             was a constant source of inspiration.
               My dear brother, John, 13 years my senior, who passed 
             away earlier this year, was a role model I put on a 
             pedestal. He encouraged me at every turn, providing me 
             with invaluable counsel and infinite support. And there is 
             no finer example of a beautiful, caring heart, a person 
             who lives her faith, than John's wife, Bunny. And speaking 
             of faith, I'm so proud of my two nephews, John Hanford 
             III, currently traveling the world as our U.S. Ambassador 
             at Large for religious freedom and Jody Hanford, 17 years 
             with Campus Crusade for Christ and 15 visits to work in 
             Russia and Ukraine.
               I also wish I could thank teachers like Agnes Weant, 
             whose dedication to young people led her outside the 
             classroom on more than one evening to discuss colleges and 
             future opportunities with my parents, and Duke 
             University's Dean Florence Brinkley, who encouraged me to 
             spend a summer in England, studying at Oxford.
               Because of the support and encouragement I received from 
             family, friends, and teachers, I ventured to Washington, 
             seeking to be part of something greater than myself. As a 
             young adult, I was incredibly fortunate to encounter 
             several great mentors who offered me direction, 
             opportunity and encouragement.
               Mentors such as Bill Cochrane, who was thought of by 
             many as ``North Carolina's third Senator.'' Bill served in 
             the office of North Carolina Democrat Senator B. Everett 
             Jordan, and he was like a one-man personnel office 
             assisting eager young people in finding jobs in 
             Washington.
               During the summer of 1960, I worked in Senator Jordan's 
             office. Knowing that firsthand historical experiences are 
             much treasured by young people, Bill helped me get a front 
             row ticket to my first national campaign--on board Vice 
             Presidential nominee Lyndon B. Johnson's whistlestop tour 
             of the South. Although my staunchly Republican father was 
             concerned about my riding through the South, especially 
             through Salisbury, my hometown, on LBJ's train, I knew 
             Bill Cochrane was giving me an unmatchable learning 
             experience, and I was right.
               And how I wish I could hold out a hand of thanks to a 
             remarkable woman who served in this Chamber for many 
             years--Margaret Chase Smith of Maine. While working for 
             Senator Jordan, I had the gall to request a meeting with 
             Senator Smith. She didn't know me from Adam, but not only 
             did she agree to see me, she devoted an entire hour to 
             sharing her thoughts, and encouraging me to get a law 
             degree so I could bring some additional skills to a public 
             policy job. I took her advice and entered Harvard Law 
             School 2 years later. Senator Smith's example taught me 
             the importance of having an open door for younger people 
             who also see public service as a noble endeavor, and might 
             need a little advice and mentoring along the way.
               I was privileged to have the best mentor imaginable in 
             Virginia Knauer, Special Assistant to President Nixon for 
             Consumer Affairs. Virginia, a truly unselfish boss, wanted 
             me to have, as her deputy, every experience that she had--
             my first testimony before Congress, my first press 
             conference, speeches across America. After working with 
             her for 5 years, Virginia wanted to support my nomination 
             to the Federal Trade Commission. ``Oh no, Virginia,'' I 
             told her when she broached the subject. ``I love being 
             your deputy.'' Virginia replied, ``Elizabeth, you have 
             grown and learned as much as you can in this job. It's 
             time for you to spread your wings.'' In other words, she 
             nudged me out of the nest. To this day, Virginia, at age 
             93, remains one of my most cherished friends and I am 
             grateful to President Nixon for my many years at the FTC.
               I am indebted to former President Ronald Reagan for 
             asking me to serve as his Secretary of Transportation, and 
             to President George Herbert Walker Bush, for the privilege 
             of serving as Secretary of Labor. And I thank the Board of 
             Governors of the American Red Cross and their army of 
             millions of volunteers for allowing me to serve 8 years as 
             their president.
               At each of these positions, I have been fortunate, 
             indeed, to be part of a team of extraordinary, hard-
             working men and women. I thank all those who've shared the 
             mission fields with me over the years, and my special 
             thanks to my very talented and capable Senate staff. These 
             incredible men and women understand what it means to be 
             true servants of the public, to have a passion for what 
             they do. Yes, we've shared a mission field. We've worked 
             hard. We've had some fun along the way. And we made a 
             positive difference for North Carolina and America.
               I thank all members of the U.S. Senate. I knew many of 
             you as friends long before becoming your colleague, and 
             you will remain my friends after I depart the Senate. You 
             will surely be in my thoughts and prayers as you steer our 
             country through the challenging times ahead.
               Most especially, I thank my incredibly supportive 
             husband, Bob, who is a constant example--and probably for 
             some of you as well--that a leader should have not only a 
             strong backbone, but also a funny bone! From armed service 
             to public service, elected six times by his Republican 
             colleagues to be their leader, Bob's more than a half 
             century of service to our country is a constant 
             inspiration. Because of his leadership, we now have the 
             beautiful memorial to the men and women of World War II. 
             Bob's compassion and caring for his fellow man, exhibited 
             through his actions in both public and private life are, 
             to me, unparalleled. He remains the light of my life. For 
             all that you have done for me, for countless others, and 
             for our country, I thank you, Bob, from the bottom of my 
             heart.
               I could never have dreamed of the people I have been 
             privileged to meet, the jobs I have been privileged to 
             hold, or the issues I have been privileged to influence. 
             Perhaps Theodore Roosevelt said it best with these words: 
             ``Far and away, the best prize life has to offer is the 
             chance to work hard at work worth doing.'' I am so very 
             fortunate to have found that best prize as a servant of 
             the public. And while I don't know what awaits me next in 
             life's journey, I pray that I will find a way to continue 
             to work hard at work worth doing.
               Mr. President, may God bless America, and may God bless 
             the U.S. Senate.
               I yield the floor.
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                                      TRIBUTES

                                         TO

                                   ELIZABETH DOLE
                              Proceedings in the Senate
                                           Saturday, September 27, 2008
                        ORDER FOR PRINTING OF SENATE DOCUMENT
               Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent 
             that the tributes to retiring Senators that appear in the 
             Congressional Record be printed as a Senate document and 
             that Senators be permitted to submit such tributes for 
             inclusion until Friday, November 21, 2008.

               The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so 
             ordered.
                                           Wednesday, November 19, 2008
               Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, when she came to the Senate 
             6 years ago, Elizabeth Dole brought with her a resume that 
             for most would describe a full lifetime of public service 
             and accomplishment. The intellect, principles, and 
             dedication Elizabeth applied to her earlier endeavors have 
             been readily apparent in the Senate. America has been 
             enriched by all of Senator Elizabeth Dole's public 
             service.
               Her record of public service is truly inspiring. From 
             the Office of Consumer Affairs and the Federal Trade 
             Commission to the Secretary of Transportation and Labor, 
             she has served five Presidents. Her tenure in each of 
             these positions has been marked by the dedication, 
             effectiveness, and accomplishments that we have seen first 
             hand in the Senate.
               Nothing more fully describes Elizabeth's character than 
             the fact that she left government service only to become 
             the president of the American Red Cross, joining founder 
             Clara Barton as the only woman to hold that position. In 
             the spirit of that great organization, Elizabeth worked as 
             a volunteer her first year, accepting no salary. Under her 
             leadership, the American Red Cross was a model for 
             charitable organizations, with 91 cents out of every 
             dollar contributed going directly to help those in need.
               Elizabeth led the American Red Cross by example. 
             Following the Gulf war, she visited Kuwait to assess 
             personally the services provided to our military 
             personnel. She traveled to famine-stricken Somalia and 
             Mozambique and to war-ravaged Croatia. She led a 
             humanitarian relief operation to Rwanda refugee camps. 
             That same commitment, courage, and compassion have been 
             the hallmarks of her work in the Senate.
               Those of us who are women also appreciate the many times 
             Elizabeth Dole has blazed the path forward for other 
             women. We know she was one of the very first women to 
             attend Harvard Law School. Think how difficult that must 
             have been for a woman raised in the South. Yet she 
             persevered and she excelled and she broke barrier after 
             barrier for other women.
               In her campaign for President in 2000, Elizabeth Dole 
             had a profound effect. She attracted legions of new voters 
             into the political process. She encouraged women 
             throughout the country and of all political persuasions to 
             step forward and get involved in the campaign and to run 
             for public office themselves. Many of the cracks in the 
             glass ceiling are the work of her hands.
               Here in the Senate, I have been privileged to work 
             alongside Senator Dole as members on the Senate Armed 
             Services Committee. She has been one of our strongest and 
             most eloquent voices for the men and women in uniform, and 
             her commitment to them is inspiring. Her dedication to 
             strengthening our national security and modernizing our 
             military is unsurpassed.
               It is certainly no accident that she is married to a 
             man--former Senator Bob Dole--who exemplifies the quiet 
             courage and devotion to duty that are the hallmark of 
             America's armed services and by which both Senator Doles 
             are known.
               I know that all in the Senate and throughout our Nation 
             will agree that just a few of the words that best describe 
             Elizabeth Dole are ``intelligence,'' ``principles,'' and 
             ``commitment.'' To those, I am proud to add the word 
             ``friend.'' I will miss serving with Elizabeth Dole. I 
             wish her all the best in the years to come.
               Mr. President, I yield the floor, and I suggest the 
             absence of a quorum.

               Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, it is my sad task today 
             to say farewell to our friend, the Senator from North 
             Carolina, Elizabeth Dole. It is hard to know where to 
             begin with a woman who has done it all and is admired 
             across America.
               There is an old saying that all politics is local. That 
             is true even for the Senator from North Carolina, who was 
             the first viable female candidate for President, held two 
             different Cabinet positions, and worked for five 
             Presidents. You see, Elizabeth's first campaign was for 
             the presidency of her third grade Bird Club. She won that 
             race.
               Elizabeth began impressing many early on as she earned 
             her bachelor's degree from Duke University and both a 
             master's and a law degree from Harvard. Of the 550 members 
             of her Harvard Law class, only 29 were women.
               From there, Elizabeth went to the White House Office of 
             Consumer Affairs, and then the Federal Trade Commission. 
             In 1972, she met a Senator from Kansas when she lobbied 
             him on a consumer-affairs issue.
               In 1975, Elizabeth and Bob Dole were married in 
             Washington Cathedral, creating one of the most prominent 
             and successful partnerships in American public life.
               Elizabeth later headed President Reagan's Public Liaison 
             Office, and then in 1983 became his Secretary of 
             Transportation. She served for 4\1/2\ years, longer than 
             any previous Transportation Secretary at that time. And as 
             Transportation Secretary, she was fond of pointing out 
             that she was the first woman to ever head a branch of the 
             armed services: the Coast Guard.
               When her husband Bob introduced Elizabeth at her 
             confirmation hearings, he displayed some of his trademark 
             wit by remarking, ``I only regret that I have but one wife 
             to give for my country's infrastructure.''
               When Elizabeth had her turn at the microphone, she got 
             him right back. She assured the committee that she knew 
             all about airbags, because she had been driving around 
             with one for years.
               In 1989, Elizabeth became one of the few Americans 
             honored to lead more than one Federal department by 
             becoming the first President Bush's Secretary of Labor. 
             Among the highlights of her tenure there was playing a key 
             role in resolving a bitter 11-month coal strike in 
             southwest Virginia.
               I would even go so far as to say that Elizabeth was the 
             second-best Secretary of Labor this country has ever had.
               Elizabeth went on to become the president of the Red 
             Cross, and revitalized that important institution. And of 
             course, she became a familiar face to all Americans in 
             1996 when Bob became the Republican nominee for President 
             of the United States, and when Elizabeth blazed yet 
             another trail in 2000 as the first viable female candidate 
             for that same office.
               During her time here in the Senate, Elizabeth used the 
             same desk her husband used. From behind that desk, she has 
             been a powerful advocate for her State and her country.
               North Carolinians can be proud of her record to 
             strengthen our military and to support military personnel 
             and veterans. She worked to craft a farm bill to benefit 
             North Carolina agriculture. She has done much to address 
             hunger in America, by championing tax incentives to 
             encourage volunteerism and charitable giving, and through 
             grant programs to benefit food banks and relief 
             organizations.
               The ``Dole'' in the McGovern-Dole International Food for 
             Education and Child Nutrition Program may be for her 
             husband, Bob, as the program is named after him and former 
             Senator George McGovern. But it was Elizabeth Dole who 
             secured more than $400 million for the McGovern-Dole 
             Program to go toward school-feeding and child-nutrition 
             programs in the world's poorest countries.
               Let me take this moment to say, on behalf of my wife 
             Elaine and myself, that Elizabeth and Bob have been dear 
             friends of ours for many years. In fact, had it not been 
             for Elizabeth, Elaine probably never would have come to 
             Washington in the first place, therefore I obviously never 
             would have met her, so I feel a special obligation to--and 
             thanks to--Senator Dole for that. We value their 
             friendship, and I know we will continue to do so for many 
             years to come.
               Elizabeth, I want to thank you for always bringing 
             wisdom, grace, and integrity to this Chamber. Over decades 
             of accomplishments in many prominent posts, you have 
             served the people of America and of North Caroline 
             extremely well.
               I know your constituents are proud, and Bob is proud, of 
             your service. Elaine and I wish you both well in whatever 
             the future has in store for you. And we look forward to 
             hearing all about it.

               The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from North Carolina 
             is recognized.

               Mrs. DOLE. Madam President, I wish to express my deepest 
             thanks for the very kind words of the distinguished 
             gentleman from Kentucky. I feel very close to this 
             gentleman because we have been very good friends for so 
             many years. Certainly your wife, Elaine Chao, who is doing 
             a tremendous job as Secretary of Labor, has been a friend 
             for many years. In fact, we worked together at the 
             Department of Transportation as colleagues and then also 
             when she was president of United Way and I was president 
             of the American Red Cross. So our paths have continued to 
             cross in terms of our professions but also in terms of 
             personal relationships and warmth and friendship.
               Mitch, I can't tell you how proud I am of your 
             leadership as the Republican leader, and I am so proud you 
             have been reelected by your colleagues. You do a 
             tremendous job. You are a master of the Senate. Through 
             the years, you and I have had a chance to work together on 
             many issues. Of course, it was my privilege early on--I 
             believe in my first year in the Senate--to visit the 
             University of Louisville and the McConnell Center for 
             Political Leadership and to speak to the McConnell 
             scholars. That is just one of many things you are doing to 
             help others outside the Senate as well as the tremendous 
             work within the Senate.
               Just know I treasure your friendship. I look forward to 
             being in close touch and hope there will be many other 
             initiatives on which we can work together, Elaine and Bob 
             and I, in the years to come. Thank you so much for those 
             most kind words wishing me well. I wish you all the very 
             best.

               Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, you just witnessed the 
             classic Elizabeth Dole. I came out here to do a tribute to 
             her, and she turned around and did a tribute to me. This 
             is, I would say, indicative of the way Senator Dole has 
             conducted herself in public life throughout her service. 
             We are going to miss her in the Senate, but I know she 
             will continue to make important contributions to our 
             country.
               We revere your legacy and look forward to continuing our 
             friendship in the coming years.

               Mrs. DOLE. Thank you so much.

               Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, today I commend Senator 
             Elizabeth Dole for her dedicated work on behalf of North 
             Carolina in the Senate and her decades of service to our 
             Nation. In the Senate she has worked hard to ensure our 
             veterans and servicemembers receive the benefits they have 
             more than earned. I was pleased to have her co-sponsorship 
             and support for my measure allowing servicemembers to 
             terminate cell phone contracts free of penalties.
               Senator Dole has also demonstrated a commitment to 
             solving the most difficult crises in Africa, particularly 
             in Zimbabwe and Darfur. We both joined with Senator 
             Clinton and Senator Lugar on legislation to assist 
             Zimbabweans in their efforts to promote democracy and 
             human rights in their country. I also welcomed Senator 
             Dole's support on a resolution condemning the recent 
             flawed elections in Zimbabwe. Her voice in the Senate on 
             these issues will be missed. I thank her for her service 
             to the Senate and the people of North Carolina, and wish 
             her all the best for the future.

               Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I rise today to acknowledge 
             my colleague from North Carolina, Senator Elizabeth Dole, 
             who will be leaving this body after serving the people of 
             North Carolina for the past 6 years.
               Senator Dole and I have had the opportunity to work 
             together on various issues important to the future of our 
             Nation. Senator Dole has been a strong advocate for the 
             interests of not only her State, but the United States in 
             general.
               For example, just recently Senator Dole and I worked 
             together to pursue a more sustainable energy policy for 
             our country. One of our goals was to transition new 
             vehicles to an alternative source of energy by 2020 and 
             reduce our dependence on foreign oil. This commitment to 
             improving the Nation is what defined Senator Dole's tenure 
             in the Senate.
               Senator Dole has also been active on agricultural 
             issues. Because both of our States have a strong 
             agricultural sector in our economy, this issue is very 
             important to our constituents. From her time on the Senate 
             Agricultural Committee early in her Senate career through 
             the farm bill recently, Senator Dole has consistently 
             looked out for the North Carolina farming community and 
             the farming industry itself.
               Senator Dole has had a long career of public service. 
             She served as Secretary of Transportation under President 
             Reagan and Secretary of Labor under President George H.W. 
             Bush. This gave her the distinction of being the first 
             woman to serve in two different Cabinet positions during 
             two different administrations. She also served as the 
             president of the American Red Cross, heading one of the 
             largest humanitarian organizations in the world. This list 
             of accomplishments underscores Senator Dole's commitment 
             to serving the public at large.
               Again, I have appreciated the opportunity to work with 
             Senator Dole and wish her well as she leaves the Senate.
                                            Thursday, November 20, 2008
               Mr. SPECTER. Senator Elizabeth Dole is a colleague 
             leaving the U.S. Senate not in defeat but in the wake of a 
             career dedicated to public service and an unwavering 
             commitment to her country. She has had an illustrious 
             career as a two-time Cabinet member, president of the Red 
             Cross, and U.S. Senator. Elizabeth is a model for all 
             young women considering a career in government, for in 
             times when the ceiling had but few cracks she bore through 
             the naysayers and showed a woman belongs in the Nation's 
             highest positions.
               After graduating from Harvard Law as one of just 29 
             women in a class of 550, Liddy went to work in the White 
             House Office of Consumer Affairs where she worked under 
             both Presidents Johnson and Nixon. Pledging her allegiance 
             to her job and duty to the country, Senator Dole opted to 
             switch parties in order to continue her stay in the White 
             House. After a stint on the Federal Trade Commission, 
             President Reagan appointed Elizabeth Secretary of 
             Transportation in 1983. She served valiantly in that 
             position for 4\1/2\ years, proving her skill at managing a 
             Federal department, and became the Secretary of Labor 
             under President George H.W. Bush. With this position, 
             Elizabeth became the first woman to hold two different 
             Cabinet positions under two different administrations.
               In 1991 Elizabeth accepted a different challenge 
             becoming the president of the American Red Cross, 
             dedicating her time to building an institution whose 
             impassioned mission is to aid our Nation's citizens who 
             are in need of emergency assistance. During her tenure 
             with the Red Cross, Elizabeth took a brief hiatus to stand 
             by her husband, Senator Bob Dole, as he represented our 
             party as the nominee for President in 1996. After a hard-
             fought race Elizabeth began looking into the idea of 
             running for our Nation's highest office on her own right. 
             This came to fruition in 1999 as she again led the way for 
             women and became the first official female candidate for 
             President. She exhibited toughness and political tact in a 
             race that history had not been very welcoming to women.
               In 2001 Elizabeth's path to the U.S. Senate took her 
             through her birth home of Salisbury, NC. Using her full 
             career serving our Nation as a foundation, Elizabeth won 
             her seat to the U.S. Senate and immediately made her 
             presence known. Spending her time on the Armed Services, 
             Banking, Small Business, and Aging Committees, Elizabeth 
             worked for North Carolinians with the same passion and 
             dedication she possessed throughout her career. Her 
             achievements were many, but to name a few she successfully 
             opposed potential closings of U.S. military bases, 
             protected delicate wetlands and woodlands in northeastern 
             North Carolina from ruination from an ill-advised Navy 
             landing strip proposal, and also served as the chairwoman 
             of the National Republican Senatorial Committee for the 
             2004 election cycle.
               I wish to thank Elizabeth for her service, friendship, 
             and for being there for my dear friend Bob throughout the 
             years. Senator Dole, your contributions to this Chamber 
             and our Nation will forever be remembered.
               I yield the floor.

               Mr. WARNER. I have known her for quite a few years. We 
             had a wonderful evening last night where the leadership of 
             the Republican Party--indeed, almost all of the members of 
             the Republican caucus--came to say not farewell, but to 
             listen to the words of those of us who are moving on and 
             will not be a part of the next Congress. Elizabeth got up, 
             and she is such a very forceful speaker. She truly speaks 
             from the heart. She has a remarkable memory. She recalled 
             how when both of us were bachelor and spinster, we danced 
             together. My lovely wife, who is a dear friend of hers, 
             kind of looked at me and I winked and said, ``She was the 
             best.'' It is just one of her marvelous traits. Talk about 
             glass ceilings: She shattered her share. She has taken on 
             many challenges in the private and public sector, some of 
             which only men have ever had, and performed her duties 
             with great distinction, and always with a quiet sense of 
             what we call southern humility. She is very proud of her 
             roots and her family. How often she has referred to her 
             mother.
               She is a Phi Beta Kappa from Duke University and went on 
             to Harvard for a master's degree and a law degree. 
             Secretary of Transportation, Secretary of Labor. Few women 
             have had that much stamina, conviction, self-confidence to 
             achieve those goals; and then, of course, to have become a 
             U.S. Senator. That was a special challenge because she was 
             fortunate to have as a husband Robert Dole, the Republican 
             leader of the U.S. Senate, if I can say with a deep sense 
             of humility, one of the best friends I ever had in this 
             institution.
               I remember talking to him one time, of course, 
             concerning the events of that particular period, and I 
             said he ought to think about running for leader of the 
             Senate. ``Oh, no, no. No, I don't think they will ever 
             elect me.'' Well, this conversation went on for some 
             period of weeks, months, it may have been, I don't recall. 
             Finally, I said, ``I have so much faith that you can win 
             that election that I would be happy to appoint myself as 
             one of your managers of the campaign to get it.'' So I 
             took that, along with several other very fine colleagues, 
             both of whom moved on years ago from this Chamber. And he 
             won. He was amazed that he had won. I wasn't. I always 
             recognized the leadership in him. He did a wonderful job 
             as our Republican leader. His portrait proudly hangs right 
             here in the corridor off of our Chamber. I never walk by 
             that I don't just quietly give him a hand salute, because 
             I was a part of the World War II generation, but a very 
             small part, serving only in the final year of the war and 
             always in a training command, ready as a 17-, 18-year-old 
             kid to become a replacement for those serving abroad. Bob 
             Dole was truly one of those who earned the accolade of the 
             Greatest Generation. He fought in Europe. He was a young 
             lieutenant and in leading his men in the toughest of 
             battles in Italy, he received what for others I think 
             would have been mortal and fatal wounds.
               Because he had such an internal strength and 
             constitution, he survived those wounds and came on to have 
             a distinguished career. As I look back on his Senate 
             days--and they pass so quickly, as did my 30 years--I 
             remember taking trips with him. We went to Russia 
             together, which was the Soviet Union at that time. He was 
             a staunch believer that one day Russia would become just 
             Russia once again and those people would have some measure 
             of a voice in their government. That did come to pass, and 
             that was an extraordinary trip.
               What I best remember is the time of the D-day 
             anniversary. He was asked to speak in Italy, where he had 
             fought. And then, together, we traveled to the Normandy 
             beaches to join the President and others. In the course of 
             that trip, we went back to the very ground on which he was 
             wounded. He walked over to the stone wall that is still 
             there--he remembers it ever so well--where he dragged his 
             badly wounded body to give him a measure of protection 
             until help could come, after which he began that very 
             long, arduous, challenging period of his life. It took 
             years to rebuild that body, but the mind was always there 
             fully intact. But he would once again have an important 
             role serving America as a public servant in the Senate.
               I don't know of a husband and wife team who any admire 
             with a greater level of affection than we do Bob and 
             Elizabeth Dole. So I wish them both very well. She was on 
             our Armed Services Committee. She was a strong advocate 
             for the men and women in the Armed Forces. She had a place 
             in her heart for all who served at Fort Bragg and the 
             Marines' Camp Lejeune, and Pope Air Force Base. But that 
             is further evidence of the deep affection she has for her 
             husband Bob.

               Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I wish to speak today 
             regarding Senator Elizabeth Dole, who will be departing 
             from the U.S. Senate. I have known Senator Dole well and I 
             am sure I am joined by many of my colleagues in saying 
             that she will be missed.
               Senator Dole has shown her enthusiasm and commitment 
             first hand through her vast contributions over the last 6 
             years. Her true courage is the powerful force behind her 
             remarkable public service career. Most important, Senator 
             Dole can conceive and articulate goals that lift people 
             and unite them in the pursuit of objectives worthy of 
             their best efforts.
               As we look back on the challenges of our economy, 
             Senator Dole has become a robust leader in helping our 
             country focus on creating jobs, strengthening national 
             security, improving education, and making quality health 
             care more affordable and accessible. Her initial 
             determination was demonstrated as she graduated from Duke 
             University and Harvard Law School, then entering her 
             public career by serving under multiple U.S. Presidents, 
             including Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. Throughout 
             her career, she served as Secretary of Transportation, 
             Secretary of Labor, and head of the American Red Cross. 
             She continued her public service by bringing her zeal to 
             the Senate as the first female U.S. Senator from North 
             Carolina.
               As a fellow Senator, Elizabeth displays qualities of a 
             true southern belle. She is a powerful role model. Her 
             efforts to make North Carolina and America safer, 
             stronger, and healthier have not gone unnoticed. Most 
             important, she has played a key role in serving on the 
             Senate Armed Services, Banking, Small Business, and Aging 
             Committees.
               Mr. President, I extend my deepest gratitude to Senator 
             Dole. I can say, without reservation, that she is a 
             dedicated public servant and friend.

               Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that 
             the order from September 27 regarding tributes to retiring 
             Senators be modified so that Senators be permitted to 
             submit such tributes for inclusion in a Senate document 
             until Friday, December 12, 2008.

               The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so 
             ordered.
                                               Monday, December 8, 2008
               Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, today I pay tribute to my 
             distinguished colleague from North Carolina, Senator 
             Elizabeth Dole, who will be retiring from the Senate at 
             the conclusion of the 110th Congress.
               I have worked with Senator Dole since she was elected to 
             serve the people of North Carolina in 2002. I have also 
             had the privilege of serving on the Senate Banking 
             Committee with Senator Dole. She has dedicated her adult 
             life to serve her country proudly. Senator Dole has had 
             the distinct honor to serve in several capacities such as 
             Deputy Assistant to the Nixon administration for Consumer 
             Affairs, as a member of the Federal Trade Commission, 
             Secretary of Transportation under President Reagan, and 
             Secretary of Labor under President George H.W. Bush. Her 
             heart and character can also be summed up by her work as 
             the president of the American Red Cross and the impact she 
             has had, on not only the lives of Americans, but also 
             those abroad. A person of that caliber will be missed in 
             the Senate.
               I am honored to know her and to have worked with her. I 
             would like to thank Senator Dole for her contributions to 
             the Senate and to the country we both love. I wish her and 
             her family the best in all of their future endeavors.

               Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, four of our most valuable 
             Senators will not return next year and we will miss them.
               Elizabeth Dole began her career in public service at 
             about the same time I did. We were both in the Nixon White 
             House in 1969, and since then I have enjoyed following and 
             watching and occasionally bumping into her remarkable 
             career. She began that career at a time when women, even 
             if they graduated from Harvard Law School as she did, had 
             very few options. Elizabeth made her options--in the 
             Cabinet, heading the American Red Cross and pioneering in 
             a Presidential race in 1999. I have thoroughly enjoyed 
             working with her, as well as knowing even better Bob Dole 
             during these last 6 years. She truly is one of America's 
             most admired women. ...
                                              Friday, December 12, 2008
               Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, one of the great 
             privileges of my career has been the time I have spent 
             working alongside Senator Bob Dole and his wife, Senator 
             Elizabeth Dole. I feel a special kinship to the Doles. Not 
             only are they both dear friends to Elaine and me, but in 
             my position as Republican leader I often think back on 
             Bob's superb stewardship of the office. Bob Dole was in 
             many ways a model and a mentor to me. I was humbled and 
             honored to assume a role that he filled for so long with 
             such dignity and skill. And today I am honored to submit 
             for the Record a letter of tribute from my old friend to 
             his remarkable wife at the conclusion of her Senate 
             career.
               Elizabeth Dole has graced this Chamber in the same way 
             that she has graced every other institution of which she 
             has been a part in a long and distinguished career of 
             public service. We will miss Senator Dole's kindness, her 
             warmth, and her unyielding belief in the greatness of her 
             country. Senator Dole is one of the great public servants 
             of our day. It is my great pleasure to ask that this 
             letter from one dear friend to another be printed in the 
             Record.
               The letter follows.

                                                  December 12, 2008.

               Dear Mitch: I wish I could be a Senator again just long 
             enough to speak of Senator Elizabeth Dole's 
             accomplishments which have spanned a period of nearly a 
             half century.
               Elizabeth correctly chose to focus her farewell remarks 
             on those who helped and counseled her along the way. She 
             spoke about those who were most important in her life's 
             journey such as her mother, her father, her teachers, co-
             workers, and her dear brother, John, who passed away on 
             April 8, 2008. John was her mentor, her confidant, and a 
             proud naval officer in World War II. Elizabeth's speech 
             was all about others rather than herself, which, in 
             itself, says a lot about Elizabeth as a caring human 
             being.
                So in an indirect way, I want to share her many areas 
             of service with all those thinking about their future and 
             the path they will follow. Believe me when I say they will 
             not find a better example than Senator Dole from North 
             Carolina. Senator Dole, in many respects, was a pioneer 
             for American women, as many of her early opportunities 
             came before women were in the forefront of public or 
             private sectors of meaningful service activity.
               Elizabeth has never stopped looking for ways to make a 
             difference. It would be impossible to determine the number 
             of good people in North Carolina and across America that 
             Elizabeth's efforts have had an impact upon, myself 
             included. She assisted me three times in campaigning full 
             time for the Presidency, taking a 1-year leave of absence 
             from the Red Cross, but more important were the countless 
             times she assisted me personally because of my 
             disabilities.
               Let me recount some of the highlights of Senator Dole's 
             career so that those who may be looking for a role model 
             may fully understand the differences she has made for 
             others, irregardless of party, race, religion, or status.
               Public Service Career and Selected Accomplishments of 
                                   Elizabeth Dole
                   Early 1960s: Summer jobs during graduate school
               Office of Senator B. Everett Jordan (D-NC)
               United Nations Guide
               United Nations Intern Program
                                      1966-1967
               Assistant at the U.S. Department of Health, Education 
             and Welfare
                After completing her master of arts in teaching and her 
             graduation from Harvard Law School, Elizabeth Hanford was 
             hired by the U.S. Department of Health, Education and 
             Welfare. Her assignments there included planning the 
             first-ever U.S. Government-sponsored conference on 
             education of the deaf. This conference, which spawned a 
             career-long dedication to the rights of the disabled, was 
             held in Colorado Springs in 1967. During this time, she 
             took cases for indigents, those who could not afford an 
             attorney.
                                      1967-1968
               Deputy Assistant for Legislative Affairs, White House 
             Office of Consumer Affairs
                In April 1968, Elizabeth Hanford joined the Lyndon 
             Johnson administration at the White House Office of 
             Consumer Affairs, working for Betty Furness. As Deputy 
             Assistant for Legislative Affairs, she traveled frequently 
             to Capitol Hill to advocate for policies protecting 
             American consumers.
                1969-1973: Deputy Director, President's Committee on 
                                 Consumer Interests
               Upon taking office in January 1969, President Richard 
             Nixon renamed the White House Office of Consumer Affairs 
             the President's Committee on Consumer Interests. Virginia 
             Knauer was appointed Special Assistant to the President 
             for Consumer Affairs and promoted Elizabeth Hanford to 
             serve as her deputy. Hanford would serve with Knauer for 5 
             years as a tireless advocate for American consumers, 
             developing consumer education curriculum for America's 
             schools, reaching voluntary agreements with industry to 
             undertake nutritional labeling and unit pricing, and 
             helping to create the Consumer Information Center in 
             Pueblo, CO. They were guided by the philosophy that for 
             consumers to make wise decisions, they must have access to 
             all relevant information.
                1973-1979: Commissioner, United States Federal Trade 
                                     Commission
               In 1973, Elizabeth Hanford was nominated by President 
             Richard Nixon and confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as 
             a member of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Established 
             in 1915, the Federal Trade Commission's duties include 
             promoting fair competition through the enforcement of 
             antitrust laws, preventing the dissemination of false and 
             deceptive advertising of goods, and investigating unfair 
             business practices.
                Seeing the commission as an opportunity to bring about 
             lower prices for consumers, to ensure better quality goods 
             and services, and to expand the choices available in a 
             free, competitive marketplace, Commissioner Hanford's 
             (married Senator Bob Dole in 1975) priorities included 
             consumer protections for women and the elderly. She held 
             seminars for women in business, and as the FTC enforced 
             the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, worked with women in 
             radio and TV on ads explaining how women, for the first 
             time, could get credit in their own name. Dole's work also 
             included a comprehensive investigation of nursing homes 
             and a number of antitrust and consumer protection 
             investigations and enforcement actions.
              1981-1983: Assistant to the President for Public Liaison
                In January 1981, President Ronald Reagan named Dole 
             Assistant to the President, to head the White House Office 
             of Public Liaison. In that position, Dole played a key 
             role in advancing the Reagan agenda to a wide number of 
             constituent groups (for example, women, business, labor, 
             religious communities, Hispanics and other ethnic 
             organizations) and to the American people. Dole was 
             instrumental in the passage of the Prompt Pay Act of 1982, 
             which required the government to pay vendors on time or 
             pay an interest penalty.
               Dole also headed the White House Coordinating Council on 
             Women, charged with reviewing government regulations to 
             eliminate vestiges of discrimination, thereby increasing 
             opportunities for women in government and in the country 
             at large. The Council advocated legislation that would 
             make it easier for women to collect court-ordered child 
             support payments, and to equalize Social Security benefits 
             for widows and widowers.
                  1983-1987: Secretary, United States Secretary of 
                                   Transportation
               In 1983, President Reagan nominated Dole to serve as 
             Secretary of Transportation--the first woman in history to 
             lead that Cabinet department. The U.S. Senate unanimously 
             confirmed her.
               Dole's many accomplishments as Secretary of 
             Transportation included:
               Presiding over what, up to date, were the safest years 
             in the history of American transportation--highways, 
             railways, and airlines.
               Initiating widespread efforts to eliminate drunk 
             driving, particularly among the Nation's youth. These 
             efforts led to the passage of legislation raising the 
             drinking age to 21 to eliminate ``blood borders'' between 
             States with differing age requirements.
               Instituting random drug testing of safety and security-
             related employees--the first civilian department to do so.
               Crafting a rule that resolved a 20-year controversy over 
             automatic crash protection in cars. This rule totally 
             changed the climate for auto safety in America, leading to 
             the adoption of mandatory safety belt use laws in 49 
             American States and providing incentives for auto 
             manufacturers to develop, test, and offer air bags in 
             automobiles.
                Mandating high-mounted brake lights on cars. These 
             ``Dole lights'' cost less than $20 per vehicle, and have 
             been estimated to eliminate 900,000 crashes annually.
               Implementing rules that improved safety in aircraft 
             cabins by making aircraft seats less flammable, improving 
             aircraft cabin evacuation with low-level lights, and 
             reducing the danger of fire in aircraft lavatories.
               Leading successful effort to pass legislation 
             authorizing the transfer of two federally owned airports, 
             Washington National and Dulles, to a regional authority, 
             accomplishing a de-federalization move that had been 
             proposed eight times since 1948 and had never been voted 
             out of committee in either the House or the Senate. The 
             new Reagan National Airport and doubling the size of 
             Dulles International were thereby accomplished through 
             revenue bonds, not Federal taxpayer dollars.
                Leading effort for the reopening and redevelopment of 
             Washington, DC's Union Station, which had been closed for 
             over 5 years. Historic Union Station reopened in 1988, and 
             now houses dozens of shops, restaurants, and theaters, 
             while also serving as a major transportation center.
               Selling government's freight railroad, Conrail, in the 
             largest public offering of its kind to that date.
               Overseeing a 10-percent increase in the number of women 
             in the Department of Transportation workforce, which had 
             only 19 percent women in its 100,000 workforce when 
             Elizabeth became Secretary.
               A 10-point initiative including rotational assignments 
             and career development programs to assist talented women 
             in moving up the ladder.
               First woman to serve as departmental head of a branch of 
             the Armed Forces, U.S. Coast Guard.
                1989-90: Secretary, United States Department of Labor
               In January 1981, President George H.W. Bush nominated 
             and the Senate unanimously confirmed Dole to serve as 
             Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor--the first woman 
             in history to serve in the Cabinet of two Presidents.
               Dole's priorities and accomplishments as Secretary of 
             Labor included the following:
               Improving the skills of individuals entering the 
             American workforce. This focus included the appointment of 
             a blue-ribbon commission charged with developing national 
             competency guidelines that reflected work readiness and 
             which could be used by the schools for curriculum 
             development; sponsorship of a first-ever national 
             conference on the ``school-to-work'' population; expansion 
             of work-based training along the principles of 
             apprenticeship; and ensuring that the Job Training 
             Partnership Act provided basic skills, literacy, and 
             remedial education along with job training.
               Instigating a ``glass ceiling initiative,'' which 
             revealed the barriers preventing women and minorities from 
             reaching the top levels of corporate America.
               Traveling twice to Poland to assist that country in its 
             transition from communism to democracy. DOL programs 
             included the creation of construction training centers in 
             Warsaw and Gdansk.
               Crafting a strategy that led to the successful 
             conclusion of a bitter 11-month United Mine Workers strike 
             against the Pittston Coal Company. Elizabeth visited the 
             strike scene and traveled through a coal mine.
               Special focus on improving lives of youth at risk in our 
             society.
                       1991-99; President, American Red Cross
               (The first woman president since Clara Barton, who 
             founded the Red Cross in 1881; Out of respect for the 
             thousands of volunteers, she served her first year without 
             pay.)
               During her 8 years at the helm of the American Red 
             Cross, Dole led a $287 million project that totally 
             modernized and transformed the Red Cross blood operations 
             begun in World War II. ``Blood Transformation'' integrated 
             28 different computer systems into a single centralized 
             network; replaced 53 non-standardized testing facilities 
             with 8 state-of-the-art labs to test for infectious 
             diseases; standardized manufacturing processes across each 
             of its 38 blood regions; and established a Quality 
             Assurance Program that became a model for the blood 
             banking industry.
               Dole also led a massive 4-year revitalization of Red 
             Cross disaster relief services, establishing a National 
             Disaster Operations Center open 24 hours a day, 365 days a 
             year to monitor ongoing disasters and impending threats; 
             increasing to 21,000 the number of those trained to handle 
             national catastrophic disasters; and warehousing equipment 
             in areas likely to get hardest hit.
               Dole restructured and strengthened Armed Forces 
             Emergency Services, which provided an average of 4,000 
             emergency communications a day and other assistance to 
             members of the Armed Forces and their families. Her 3-year 
             modernization of AFES included the establishment of two 
             centralized Case Management Centers utilizing the latest 
             technology to replace 145 stations on military 
             installations.
                For the first time in its history, Red Cross chapters 
             had to defend their charters, meeting high standards. 
             Henceforth, they were required to meet those high 
             standards every 5 years in order to keep their charters.
               A 10-point initiative to help qualified women and 
             minorities move up the ladder, such as apprentices 
             assigned to all senior managers.
               Throughout her tenure, Dole ensured that 91 cents of 
             every dollar donated to the American Red Cross was spent 
             on programs and services.
               Dole led humanitarian visits to disaster sites and war 
             zones around the world, e.g., Kuwait; Somalia; Goma, 
             Congo.
              2003-2009; United States Senator from the State of North 
                                      Carolina
               In November 2002, Dole was elected by the voters of 
             North Carolina to serve in the U.S. Senate. Upon taking 
             office in January 2003, Dole became the first woman in 
             history to represent North Carolina in the Senate.
               In her 6 years in the Senate, Dole's accomplishments 
             included:
               Leading a successful effort to protect North Carolina's 
             military bases from closure and adding additional jobs, 
             for example, 9,000 at Fort Bragg.
               Working to ensure a fair process that resulted in the 
             basing of two FA-18EF Squadrons at Marine Corps Air 
             Station Cherry Point, which brings more than 1,200 jobs 
             and an annual infusion of $40 million to the local 
             economy.
               Securing nearly $4 billion in funding for rural North 
             Carolina and preventing thousands of farm families from 
             bankruptcy by achieving a tobacco quota buyout with no tax 
             implications.
               Leading a bipartisan effort to extend family and medical 
             leave coverage to military families.
               Successfully working for a law that protects service 
             members and their families from predatory lenders.
               Successfully advocating since 2003 for a strong world 
             class regulator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
               Securing $57 million for hiring customs agents focused 
             solely on keeping illegal textiles out of the country.
               Securing $350 million in Federal funding for North 
             Carolina transportation infrastructure projects.
               Authoring legislation that provided increased grant 
             funding to community colleges through the Higher Education 
             Act.
               Working with Federal officials and sheriffs across North 
             Carolina's 100 counties to deliver the first in the Nation 
             statewide partnership to apprehend, identify, and remove 
             undocumented aliens who commit crimes.
               Helping to lead the effort to raise fuel economy 
             standards for cars and light trucks in the 2007 energy 
             bill to 35 miles per gallon by model year 2020, thereby 
             saving 800,000 barrels of oil per day in 2020 and nearly 1 
             million barrels per day by 2021.
               Becoming a national leader in the fight against hunger, 
             through the adoption of a farm bill that expanded funding 
             for Federal anti-hunger programs, and helping to secure 
             more than $400 million for the McGovern-Dole International 
             Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program.
               Convincing the Office of National Drug Control Policy to 
             designate five counties in North Carolina as part of its 
             High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program.
                Helping to lead the effort to reauthorize the 
             President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief at $48 billion, 
             and $9 billion for prevention of malaria and tuberculosis, 
             thereby preventing 12 million new HIV infections, treating 
             3 million people living with HIV/AIDS, and supporting care 
             for 12 million people living with HIV/AIDS.
               Handling 40,000 cases for North Carolina constituents 
             who needed assistance with a Federal agency.
               These are just the highlights and while she did not 
             always reach her goals, most of her life has been filled 
             with successes because of her hard work, her faith, 
             integrity, and determination. Mitch, I'm proud of her 
             record, as you are of Elaine's remarkable achievements, 
             which included their work together at the Department of 
             Transportation. I believe those who read this will be 
             inspired to set higher goals for themselves and will 
             accomplish a great deal more in their lifetimes.
                God Bless America,
                                                           Bob.

               Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, the final gavel will soon bring 
             to a close the 110th Session of Congress. When it does, we 
             will all return home to spend time with our friends and 
             families to celebrate the holidays. We will also have a 
             chance to meet with our constituents as we prepare for the 
             challenges the New Year, a new administration and a new 
             session of Congress will bring.
               Before all of that occurs, we will say goodbye to 
             several of our colleagues who will be returning home at 
             the end of the year. We will miss them and the important 
             presence they have been in our lives and our work over the 
             past few years. One Senator I know we will all miss is 
             Elizabeth Dole, the Senator from North Carolina.
               It's that time of year when we will be watching our 
             traditional holiday film favorites and one that certainly 
             brings Elizabeth Dole to mind is ``It's A Wonderful 
             Life.'' I don't think anyone has had a more exciting or 
             interesting career than Elizabeth and certainly no one has 
             a more impressive or detailed resume than she does.
               Elizabeth has been a trailblazer throughout her life as 
             she set out on a path to show others what was possible. 
             Thanks to her, women of all ages across the country have a 
             role model and a champion to look up to who has raised 
             their sights as to what is possible for them to achieve in 
             their lives.
               Looking back, Elizabeth has been on the front lines of 
             our national political scene for many years. She has 
             broken quite a few glass ceilings, too, as she has taken a 
             position of leadership and worked in the administrations 
             of five Presidents. In the recent past she was often 
             mentioned as someone who would make a good Presidential 
             candidate herself.
               Elizabeth really has lived a wonderful life. After her 
             graduation from Harvard Law School she was asked to serve 
             as a consumer affairs aide to President Lyndon Johnson. 
             She then served under President Nixon, President Ford, and 
             President Reagan, who asked her to join his 
             administration.*
               *Note.--She also served under President George H.W. 
             Bush.
               Elizabeth set another precedent when she was appointed 
             to serve as the Secretary of the Department of 
             Transportation. She was the first woman ever to serve in 
             that post. It was another opportunity for her to make a 
             difference and she got right to work. She increased 
             automobile safety requirements, worked to raise the 
             drinking age to 21, imposed tougher security measures at 
             our airports, and helped to make our cars safer. All of 
             these changes not only made our lives better, but they 
             also helped to save countless lives over the years.
               President George Herbert Walker Bush then asked her to 
             serve as his Secretary of Labor, a post that Elizabeth 
             would use to help identify and erase the barriers that 
             were preventing women and minorities from moving up the 
             corporate ladder. She saw her service as an important 
             opportunity to change things and make life better for 
             others, and once again, she succeeded.
               That would have been enough for most people, the end of 
             a remarkable career, a wonderful life in itself, but 
             Elizabeth was just getting started. When she left public 
             life and entered the private sector, she then took up the 
             reins as the president of the American Red Cross. She was 
             the first woman to hold the post since Clara Barton, the 
             organization's founder, held it in 1881. It was a 
             difficult job and a tremendous challenge, but she was more 
             than up to the task. Elizabeth took over a Red Cross in 
             real financial trouble, but when she got through 
             organizing and overhauling things, a large deficit turned 
             into enough cash on hand to provide the kind of assistance 
             the Red Cross is known for in the event of any local or 
             national emergency.
               Elizabeth is probably one of Duke University's best 
             known graduates. Her North Carolina roots then brought her 
             back home to make a run for the Senate. As she campaigned, 
             the people listened to her and they liked what they heard. 
             They decided that sending her to Washington to represent 
             them would be a good idea. The record shows they were 
             right.
               In the Senate, Elizabeth has been at the forefront of 
             efforts to ensure that our workers will have the training 
             they will need to change careers and move on to better 
             jobs in the current global economy. She had the insight to 
             propose legislation to provide grants to small business 
             owners so they could get the training they would need to 
             be more competitive in the markets of today.
               On the Banking Committee, Elizabeth has been at the 
             center of the action on the Nation's financial problems. 
             She has played an important role in the effort to enact 
             tougher regulations to stop predatory lending and place 
             tighter controls on government-sponsored mortgages.
               Clearly, Elizabeth has compiled a long list of 
             achievements and accomplishments in her life that would 
             make anyone proud. She has received a number of awards and 
             recognitions for her tremendous efforts as a national 
             political figure. But what is probably most important to 
             her is the fact that she has blazed a trail for others to 
             follow and by so doing she has inspired a new generation 
             of women of all ages to set a higher standard for 
             themselves and what they think is possible for them to 
             achieve. In the end, that may be her greatest 
             accomplishment of them all.
               This is only a small part of Elizabeth's story, and 
             there are many more items on her record that are equally 
             impressive. Together with her husband, Bob Dole, she has 
             been part of a remarkable team and they have had a 
             profound influence on the Senate and the Nation on every 
             level.
               Diana and I will miss seeing Elizabeth here in the 
             Senate, but I have a hunch she will be close by to keep an 
             eye on us and to keep in touch. She has had a remarkable 
             career and a wonderful life, and we were very proud to be 
             a part of it. We enjoy her company, her unique style, and 
             most of all, we enjoy her friendship. We don't know what 
             her next adventure in her life will be, but we will be 
             watching with great interest as this exciting chapter 
             comes to a close and she begins to write the next.

               Ms. SNOWE. Mr. President, I rise to pay tribute to my 
             longtime good friend and colleague who, as one of 16 women 
             Senators in the 110th Congress, has been a tremendous and 
             cherished compatriot and an outstanding legislator, 
             leader, and public servant.
               This Chamber was truly fortunate and blessed to have 
             someone of Elizabeth's background, understanding, and 
             stature. A veteran of five administrations, Senator Dole, 
             upon her arrival in the U.S. Senate in 2002, brought with 
             her an impressive depth and breadth of experience even by 
             Senate standards, and a grace befitting her southern 
             heritage combined with a tireless commitment to 
             uncompromising substance.
               Having acquired both a masters and law degree from 
             Harvard University, Senator Dole put the rigors of 
             academia to good use in the pursuit of public service. She 
             worked as a consumer affairs aide to both President 
             Johnson and President Nixon and as a member of the Federal 
             Trade Commission under President Ford. And as a Member of 
             Congress, I well recall Elizabeth in her role as assistant 
             for public liaison in the Reagan Administration--where she 
             served while I was in the U.S. House of Representatives. 
             She broke new ground as the first woman to serve as U.S. 
             Secretary of Transportation--a post she held under 
             President Reagan, and then as Secretary of Labor under 
             President George H.W. Bush.
               After ending her stellar executive branch tenure, 
             Senator Dole assumed the helm of the American Red Cross in 
             1991. And who could forget her valiant run in 1999 for the 
             White House. As ranking member on the Senate Committee on 
             Small Business and Entrepreneurship, I had the privilege 
             of not only serving with Senator Dole, but also 
             collaborating with her on issues affecting women in small 
             business. Together, we saw an untapped capacity that women 
             business owners clearly possess to contribute to this 
             economy--and we have worked tirelessly to remove 
             unacceptable and regrettable impediments to receiving 
             assistance and contracting opportunities from the Federal 
             Government.
               In fact, we introduced legislation which would amend the 
             Small Business Act to allow women-owned small businesses 
             to have a meaningful contracting program--one that would 
             apply to a broad array of business industries across this 
             Nation; and prevent the SBA from requiring agencies to 
             admit to past discrimination in order to participate in 
             the women's Federal contracting program. The fact is, our 
             government is supposed to work for the people, not against 
             them. Senator Dole understood that basic tenet first hand, 
             as it impacted women business owners, and was instrumental 
             in championing our opposition to an egregious SBA rule.
               I say to Elizabeth, all of us in the Senate are going to 
             miss her presence and contributions to this venerable 
             Chamber--but as she is well aware, there are 15 of us who 
             are losing more than a friend and a colleague ... but also 
             a compatriot ... and, yes, a kind of sister-in-arms. We 
             all have the sense of a bond born of serving together in 
             this institution as a minority of our own. I recall having 
             our dinners first at the Sewall-Belmont House, then the 
             Supreme Court, the Library of Congress, and the last one 
             we came full circle by dining in the U.S. Capitol. 
             Elizabeth will certainly be missed.
               Last, on a very personal note, I don't think many of us 
             will get completely used to a U.S. Senate without a Dole--
             and what an incalculable personal and combined service 
             both Elizabeth Dole and our esteemed and beloved former 
             majority leader, Bob Dole, have rendered to our country. 
             So on this occasion, as we celebrate the exceptional 
             contributions of Elizabeth Dole in the Senate and 
             throughout her life, our warmest regards go out to her and 
             leader Dole, and we wish them both nothing but the best 
             for the future.

               Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask to have printed in 
             the Record an article about Senator Elizabeth Dole, who 
             will be departing the Senate this year. She has been my 
             seatmate, and, I must say, she is my favorite in the 
             entire Senate. A brilliant thinker, an incredibly hard 
             worker, gracious, a person of sincere faith who lives it 
             every day, she has lifted the Senate to a higher level 
             throughout her tenure and through many difficult times. 
             Her record of service, as Paul Weyrich notes, is truly 
             extraordinary. Throughout her long and distinguished 
             career, her commitment to America has never been 
             questioned. Her decency, experience, and leadership 
             qualities have blessed us all. She grew up in small town 
             North Carolina and the values instilled in her by family, 
             church, and school were never lost. I wish her every 
             success in her future endeavors and am confident that in 
             this next stage of her life she will continue to 
             contribute to the betterment of our Nation.
               The article follows.
                     [From the Townhall.com., December 11, 2008]
                       A Tribute to Senator Elizabeth H. Dole
                                  (By Paul Weyrich)
               A good lady is about to leave Washington, D.C. after 
             decades of public service. I refer to Senator Elizabeth 
             Hanford Dole (R-NC), who was defeated in her bid for 
             reelection in the 2008 election. Dole married Senator 
             Robert J. ``Bob'' Dole in 1975. President Gerald R. Ford 
             named him his running mate after dumping the unpopular 
             Vice President, Nelson A. Rockefeller. Dole was Majority 
             Leader of the Senate from 1985 to 1987, when Democrats 
             regained control of the Senate and he became Minority 
             Leader. Dole remained the leader of the Senate Republicans 
             until he resigned his post to be the GOP Presidential 
             nominee in 1996.
               All this time Elizabeth Dole was at his side. But she 
             became an important figure in her own right. When Ronald 
             W. Reagan was elected President in 1980 Dole became 
             Reagan's liaison to conservatives, veterans and others. 
             Soon Reagan named her Secretary of Transportation. By all 
             accounts she did an admirable job. In the Administration 
             of George H.W. Bush, Dole became Secretary of Labor. She 
             and Bob Dole became a power couple in D.C.
               When Senator Jesse Helms (R-NC) retired after 40 years 
             in the Senate, Elizabeth Dole ran for his seat. He 
             campaigned for her. She suggested she would vote like 
             Helms and indeed she did. However, some North Carolinians 
             suggested that her constituent services left much to be 
             desired. And by all accounts she ran an inadequate 
             reelection campaign.
               I watched with sadness as she questioned automobile 
             manufacturers in the lame duck session of Congress. Soon 
             she will have to pack up her office and head home. Her 
             husband is now all but retired. This once-powerful couple 
             is out of power. Dole is gracious about her loss. One 
             would hardly know she had been defeated. Yet she leaves 
             Washington having accomplished much in her service in the 
             White House, the Transportation and Labor Departments and 
             the United States Senate. This is one fine lady, the likes 
             of whom we probably will not see in this town for many 
             years.

               Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, even before she came to 
             the U.S. Senate, Elizabeth Dole was already a trailblazer 
             and one of the most accomplished women in American 
             history.
               At a time when women who attended prestigious colleges 
             and universities were rare, Senator Dole received an 
             undergraduate degree from Duke University, as well as two 
             degrees from Harvard University: a master's degree in 
             education and government, and a law degree. She was one of 
             only 29 women in her Harvard Law School class of 550.
               She then began a public service career that paved the 
             way for millions of women who have admired and followed 
             her.
               After serving as the Deputy Director of the White House 
             Office of Consumer Affairs in the Nixon administration, 
             Elizabeth Dole was appointed as a member of the Federal 
             Trade Commission.
               From 1981 to 1983, she served in the Reagan 
             administration as Assistant to the President for Public 
             Liaison.
               From 1983 to 1987, she served as Secretary of 
             Transportation, the first woman to hold that position.
               She joined the administration of President George H.W. 
             Bush as Secretary of Labor from 1989 to 1990.
               From 1991 to 1998, Elizabeth Dole was the President of 
             the American Red Cross, the world's largest humanitarian 
             organization.
               Finally, in 2002, she won election to the U.S. Senate 
             from North Carolina.
               As the senior Senator from the Tar Heel State, Elizabeth 
             Dole has fought for lower taxes, choice in Social 
             Security, and comprehensive energy reform.
               Senator Dole, and her wonderful husband, former Senate 
             Majority Leader Bob Dole, have made a tremendous impact on 
             American history.
               I will miss working with Senator Elizabeth Dole, and I 
             wish her all the best.




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