[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 97 (Friday, July 22, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: July 22, 1994]
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                         TRIBUTE TO HUGH SCOTT

  Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, from the days of Benjamin Franklin until 
today, Pennsylvanians have contributed a great deal to the history of 
the United States.
  Few Pennsylvanians--and few Americans--gave more of themselves to 
public service than Hugh Scott.
  I join with all Members of the Senate, in mourning the loss of 
Senator Scott, who passed away last night at the age of 93.
  Hugh Scott's public service career began in World War I, when he 
enrolled in the Students' Army Training Corps. And after serving for 15 
years as an assistant district attorney in Philadelphia, Hugh Scott 
took time from his career to serve for 2 years on active duty with the 
U.S. Navy during World War II.
  During that same time, he was elected for the first of eight terms in 
the U.S. Congress. During his service in Congress, Hugh Scott also 
served for 2 years as chairman of the Republican National Committee.
  In 1958, Pennsylvanians promoted Hugh Scott to the Senate, where he 
would remain for 18 years--the last 8 of which he would serve as 
Republican Leader.
  Senator Scott was leader during the administrations of President 
Nixon and President Ford. While there were Republicans in the White 
House, the Democrats controlled the Senate. I know first hand what a 
challenge that can be. And Senator Scott was respected by all for his 
abilities to advance his President's agenda.
  One of Senator Scott's many special interests was the Far East. And 
along with then majority leader Mansfield, Senator Scott will be 
remembered for leading the first congressional delegation visit to 
China.
  After the Constitutional Convention, Ben Franklin was asked what type 
of Government was created, and he responded, ``A Republic--if we can 
keep it.'' And as we remember Hugh Scott, we can also remember that 
here was a man who give his all to ensure that our Republic remained 
strong and free.

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