[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 145 (Friday, October 7, 1994)]
[Senate]
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[Congressional Record: October 7, 1994]
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                   FAREWELL TO SENATOR DONALD RIEGLE

  Mr. MITCHELL. Mr. President, with the close of the 103d Congress 
comes also the close of Don Riegle's career in the Senate. The people 
of Michigan are losing a strong and effective voice, and the Senate is 
losing a dear friend and colleague.
  It was 28 years ago that Senator Riegle, then just 28 himself, was 
first elected to Congress. As a Republican. Things have certainly 
changed.
  I like to say that in 1973, Don Riegle saw the light and switched to 
the Democratic party. Since then, we have been pleased to have such a 
forceful and dedicated legislator in our midst.
  Senator Riegle's leadership on the Banking Committee has been 
excellent. He is regarded as intense and hard-working, and deserves 
much credit for the recently passed interstate banking bill. He enjoys 
a challenge, and perseveres rather than giving up in the face of 
adversity.
  His constituents have always been foremost in Senator Riegle's mind. 
He has worked to ensure that American jobs are protected and that the 
American worker is not exploited. He is fair and level-headed.
  Don Riegle has brought vision and initiative to the Senate that I 
know will be missed. I wish him well and thank him for his many 
contributions to this institution and our nation.

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