[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 144 (Thursday, October 6, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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            HONORING THE SERVICE OF CHAIRMAN ROMANO MAZZOLI

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                          HON. JERROLD NADLER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 5, 1994

  Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding public official, good friend, and distinguished colleague 
who is retiring from this House after 23 years of service to the people 
of Kentucky's Third District and the people of the United States.
  I have had the privilege of serving on the Immigration Subcommittee 
under the leadership of Chairman Romano Mazzoli during my first term in 
this House. I have greatly appreciated his fairness in the conduct of 
the subcommittee, as well as his guidance and expertise in the fields 
of immigration and refugee law.
  We are a nation of immigrants, coming here from every corner of the 
world, seeking freedom from oppression, a shelter from the ravages of 
war, and the promise of a better life in America. The work of the 
Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration and Refugees touches on 
this uniquely American phenomenon. We are Americans not so much because 
of where any of us or our parents were born, but because of where we 
are all going, our dreams, our aspirations and our values. To the 
extent that we share a common heritage, it is from the experience of 
our families seeking freedom, tolerance, peace and a better life. 
Although our subcommittee is not often in the headlines, we always deal 
with matters which go to the very heart of what this great country 
about.
  I also want to reflect on Chairman Mazzoli's encyclopedic knowledge 
of the subcommittee's subject area. It is an important ingredient in 
his success. Chairman Mazzoli's views and observations have always 
proved enlightening and helpful.
  Mr. Speaker, while may voters have become angry and cynical about our 
Government, I think we should all reflect on the retirement of the 
gentleman from Louisville. His personal decency, his collegiality, and 
his firm grasp of the often complex issues before the Congress, and his 
workmanlike approach to the job of Representative, typify what I think 
voters want to see in their elected officials from across the political 
spectrum. I want to join every Member of this body and the American 
people in thanking Chairman Mazzoli for his career of outstanding 
service to this Nation.

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