[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 27 (Friday, March 11, 1994)]
[Senate]
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[Congressional Record: March 11, 1994]
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                       TRIBUTE TO LAWRENCE SPIVAK

  Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, on November 6, 1947, a television program 
called ``Meet the Press'' debuted on the National Broadcasting Co. 
network.
  Almost half a century later, ``Meet the Press'' is still on the air, 
informing Americans, and asking tough questions of Presidents, Prime 
Ministers, Senators, and other newsmakers.
  The founder of ``Meet the Press,'' as well as its long-time host and 
producer was the remarkable Lawrence Spivak.
  With Mr. Spivak's passing yesterday at the age of 93, American 
journalism has lost one of its true giants--a man known for his 
complete and total objectivity, professionalism, and accuracy.
  Lawrence Spivak did not play favorites. No one could tell whether he 
was Republican or Democrat, liberal or conservative. Every guest on Mr. 
Spivak's ``Meet the Press'' knew they could expect hard but fair 
questions.
  Thomas Jefferson once wrote that the press ``is the best instrument 
for enlightening the mind of man, and improving him as a rational, 
moral, and social being.''
  Lawrence Spivak will always be remembered for his life-long 
dedication to enlightening the minds of all Americans. I know the 
Members of this body join with me in extending sympathies to his family 
and friends.

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