[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 145 (Friday, October 7, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: October 7, 1994]
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                   FAREWELL TO SENATOR JOHN DANFORTH

  Mr. MITCHELL. Mr. President, When the 104th Congress convenes in 
January, the Senate will be without the sound voice of experience of 
John Danforth.
  I will be the first to admit that I have not always agreed with the 
policy positions of my good fried, Senator Danforth. He and I have 
served on opposite sides of the aisle and have disagreed on more than 
one occasion.
  But there have also been many times when we have agreed. And there 
have been few Members who have been as instrumental in seeking common 
ground during my tenure as majority leader as has Senator Danforth.
  I think back to the Civil Rights Act of 1991. Jack Danforth worked 
tirelessly to mediate the differences of those on the left and the 
right, working between the range of civil rights organizations and 
those who thought that the very words ``civil rights'' in fact meant 
``quota.'' Although it was a difficult position for him to be in at the 
time, Senator Danforth led the effort to find an acceptable compromise. 
Without his efforts, there might not have been a Civil Rights Act in 
1991.
  Senator Danforth has also worked to expand the market for American 
products. His efforts as ranking member of the Finance Committee's 
trade subcommittee have helped to open the global market to American 
goods and services. As we all know, a larger market leads to greater 
demand. His work in this area has been instrumental to many American 
businesses, and I know that they are grateful to him.
  Senator Danforth, the only ordained minister now serving in the 
Senate, has brought a unique perspective to his duties as a legislator. 
He has represented the people of Missouri both honorably and 
effectively.
  Jack Danforth has been a commanding presence in the Senate for more 
than two decades. I know that he will be sorely missed and I wish him 
well as he leaves this institution.

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