[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 62 (Wednesday, May 18, 1994)]
[Senate]
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[Congressional Record: May 18, 1994]
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                          SAM BROWN NOMINATION

  Mr. HATFIELD. Madam President, as the administration seeks to fill 
several important positions in our Government, I commend highly to my 
colleagues Mr. Samuel Brown, who is the President's nominee for the 
rank of Ambassador during the tenure of service as Head of Delegation 
to the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe.
  The CSCE has an important agenda to consider, including matters 
relating to human rights, democracy and the rule of law. I believe that 
the Senate should move quickly to approve Mr. Brown's nomination.
  I first came to know Sam Brown during his days as an activist 
opposing the war in Vietnam. Mr. Brown believed, as I did, that it was 
most productive to work within our system of government to bring an end 
to that war. In the ensuing years, Mr. Brown served with distinction as 
the Director of ACTION, which at that time also included the Peace 
Corps.
  In reviewing Mr. Brown's qualifications for this position, I am aware 
that concerns have been raised about his lack of military service. This 
has not been a hindrance to previous CSCE representatives, including 
Ambassador Max Kampleman, and I believe that it should not be an 
obstacle to Mr. Brown's confirmation. The European security mission of 
the CSCE goes far beyond military security and Mr. Brown has spent a 
considerable amount of time over the past several months in preparation 
for this mission.
  Because he is qualified and holds a proven record of public service 
and active concern for international affairs, I look forward to 
supporting Sam Brown's nomination.

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