[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 75 (Wednesday, June 15, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: June 15, 1994]
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 TRIBUTE TO LT. GEN. ROBERT A. TIEBOUT ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE U.S. 
                              MARINE CORPS

  Mr. SASSER. Mr. President, today, I want to congratulate Lt. Gen. 
Robert A. Tiebout, Deputy Chief of Staff for Installations and 
Logistics, U.S. Marine Corps, on the occasion of his retirement from 
the corps.
  During his 33-year career, General Tiebout has served in nearly every 
area of logistics throughout the corps and has distinguished himself as 
being the first marine engineer ever to achieve three star rank. He has 
been categorized as a marine's marine. His career has been marked by 
his dedication to country, corps and the marines and civilians serving 
our country. He practiced total quality leadership long before it came 
in fashion. He has commanded marines in peace and war at every rank 
from second lieutenant to major general.
  Whether he was in the jungle of the Republic of Vietnam or directing 
procurement during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, General 
Tiebout's leadership has been marked by honesty, integrity, and a 
common sense approach to every decision. His most recent assignment was 
in a position of great responsibility where many Senators and senior 
staff members had discussions with him regarding his testimony during 
hearings on subjects ranging from base closure to Marine Corps 
readiness. His credibility and devotion to duty are unsurpassed.
  Mr. President, I ask our colleagues to join me in congratulating 
General Tiebout and his wife, Lil, on their transition to civilian 
life. I am pleased to note that they have chosen to return to 
Tennessee, where I know each of them will continue to contribute their 
many talents, but now for the people of Tennessee. I know all of us 
thank him for his dedicated, professional, and selfless service to the 
United States of America and to the men and women of our Marine Corps.

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