[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 144 (Thursday, October 6, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: October 6, 1994]
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                     TRIBUTE TO SENATOR DAVID BOREN

  Mr. HEFLIN. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to a great 
public servant. Senator David Boren's retirement from the U.S. Senate 
will leave a tremendous void in the institution.
  David's service in this body has been one that will be remembered for 
many years to come. David will soon take over as president of the 
University of Oklahoma, where he will influence and shape the lives of 
our youth. As he says, ``If we get everything else right but fail to 
provide the education and nurturing needed by the next generation, we 
will lose our place as a great nation and our strength as a society.'' 
With people like David controlling the education of our young people, 
the United States will be assured of its position as a great nation, 
and our society will remain strong.
  David leaves many lasting legacies. From his commitment to service 
and education, to his dedication to the grassroots revitalization of 
our country through community involvement, David's presence is felt in 
much of what makes this country great.
  David distinguished himself through his service on intelligence 
matters. He was chairman of the Senate Select Committee on 
Intelligence, and served with me on the House-Senate Iran/Contra 
Committee.
  David also distinguished himself through his financial prowess. As a 
member of the Finance Committee and the Joint Committee on Taxation, 
David has had a hand in crafting Federal budgets. As we all know, he 
has been our foremost expert and leader on the campaign finance reform 
issue.
  David has also been committed to our agricultural community through 
his service on the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. I 
have had the pleasure of serving with David on this committee. His 
thoughts and ideas have always contributed to the important work of the 
committee.
  As sorry as I am to see David go, I am happy that he will be shaping 
the young minds of America. I had the pleasure of coming into the 
Senate with David, and I have been honored to serve with him these 15 
years. I wish him the best as president of the University of Oklahoma, 
and I look forward to serving with him until the end of this Congress.

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