[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 142 (Tuesday, October 4, 1994)]
[Senate]
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[Congressional Record: October 4, 1994]
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             THE RETIREMENT OF SENATOR HOWARD M. METZENBAUM

  Mr. EXON. Mr. President, when the second session of the 103d Congress 
ends, it will also be the end of an era with the retirement of Senator 
Howard Metzenbaum. And we all know ``Metz.''
  Howard Metzenbaum has been one of the most tireless and knowledgeable 
Senators ever to occupy a seat in this Chamber. If there ever was a 
fighter in the Senate, Howard fit the definition. Working men and women 
all across America never had a better friend or more forceful advocate 
than Howard Metzenbaum.
  When you stand with Howard Metzenbaum on an issue, you know you bring 
a powerful weapon to bear. On those unfortunate occasions when 
conscience dictates that you must oppose Howard, you had better roll up 
your sleeves and be prepared for a good and hard, but fair, fight.
  I want to take this opportunity to wish Howard Metzenbaum, my dear 
friend, the wonderful future he deserves and to tell him how very 
much--how very, very much--he will be missed.
  I have previously described him as ``the conscience'' of the Senate. 
History demonstrates that when a pillar of strength departs, the 
structure is supported by a replacement mainstay. I hope that is true. 
But finding a fitting replacement for Howard Metzenbaum is going to be 
a formidable task.

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