[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 145 (Friday, October 7, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: October 7, 1994]
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              THE RETIREMENT OF SENATOR GEORGE J. MITCHELL

  Mr. THURMOND. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
majority leader, Senator George Mitchell of Maine, who is retiring from 
the U.S. Senate at the conclusion of the 103d Congress.
  To say that George Mitchell has had an impressive career in the 
Senate would be an understatement. Appointed in 1980 to complete the 
unexpired term of Senator Ed Muskie, Maine's newest Senator quickly 
began to make his mark on this body and began his ascent into the 
Democratic leadership. In less than 6 years, the Senator served as the 
chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, and only 3 
years later, was elected to the position of majority leader where he 
has served since.
  In his position as leader of Senate Democrats, Senator Mitchell has 
played a key and pivotal role in passing numerous pieces of 
legislation. While I have certainly not supported all of the bills that 
Senator Mitchell has advanced on behalf of the Democrats, I must say 
that his ability to guide legislation through the Congress, is 
impressive.
  After 14 years of service in this body, Senator Mitchell is ending 
his career of public service, one that includes time as a Department of 
Justice Attorney, a U.S. Attorney, and a Federal Judge. There is a 
great deal of speculation on what Senator Mitchell's next undertaking 
will be; but whatever it is, I am confident that he will approach it 
with the same determination and commitment that he has his duties in 
the Senate. I wish him, and his lovely fiancee, Heather McLachlan, 
success and happiness in their marriage and all their future endeavors.

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