[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 22 (Thursday, March 3, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: March 3, 1994]
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                          TRIBUTE TO PAUL DUKE

  Mr. BYRD. Madam President, this weekend will mark a real sea change 
for devotees of good political discussion. On Friday night, that is 
tomorrow night, Paul Duke will celebrate his last night as moderator of 
the PBS program ``Washington Week in Review.'' I have known Paul Duke 
for many, many years. I have not seen him in a while face to face, and 
I will miss him.
  Paul has been an institution in this town for over two decades and he 
has come to symbolize all that is good about the media's role in 
reporting the business of Congress and the White House. His ability to 
transcend the fray and present a balanced, fair, and decent program is 
legendary. Paul has never made himself the focus of the debate. He has 
always brought the proper combination of expertise and guidance, and 
graciousness to his role. As a result, Paul has set a remarkable 
standard. One that will not be easily repeated. It is my hope that his 
contribution to his profession will be remembered and that journalists 
will seek to emulate him.
  I congratulate Paul on his great contribution to Washington and wish 
him all the best in his future plans.

     The hours are like a string of pearls,
       The days like diamonds rare.
     The moments are the threads of gold,
       That bind them for our wear.

     So may the years that come to you (Paul),
       Such wealth and good contain.
     That every moment, hour and day,
       Will be like a golden chain.

  I yield the floor.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. MITCHELL. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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