[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 142 (Tuesday, October 4, 1994)]
[Senate]
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[Congressional Record: October 4, 1994]
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               STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF ALAN SAGNER

  Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, I am pleased to rise in support of the 
nomination of Alan Sagner to be a member of the board of the 
Corporation for Public Broadcasting [CPB]. In his nomination hearing 
before the Senate Commerce Committee held on May 10, 1994, Mr. Sagner 
demonstrated that he is qualified to hold this important position.
  Mr. Sagner has over 50 years of business experience. He has worked 
for many years for the States of New Jersey and New York, and has 
affiliations with numerous professional, civic, and charitable boards 
and associations.
  As a member of the CPB board, Mr. Sagner will be called upon to 
maintain the commitment to quality and educational programming on 
public broadcasting, and to ensure that television fulfills its 
potential as a source of learning for all Americans in this country. In 
addition, Mr. Sagner will face the difficult challenge of identifying 
and funding the highest quality broadcast programming, while ensuring 
that the CPB demonstrates balance and objectivity.
  I am a strong supporter of public broadcasting, which has made 
significant contributions not only to my home State of South Carolina 
but to all Americans. Public broadcasting has helped to fill the void 
left by commercial and cable television by providing countless hours of 
programming for educators, schools and universities, health care 
providers, and children and adults.
  Mr. Sagner merits our support, and I urge the Senate to approve his 
appointment to the CPB board.

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