[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 150 (Tuesday, December 20, 1994)]
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                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                     TRIBUTES TO DEPARTING SENATORS

 Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I want to take this opportunity to 
say farewell to the colleagues on both sides of the aisle who will not 
be with us when the 104th Congress convenes.
  I was absent from the Senate when others made their comments. Because 
of the time involved, I shall speak to all of our retiring friends in 
these remarks.
  Each, in his own way, in serving as Senator from his State, has made 
his mark on the history of our Nation.
  We may not always have agreed on issues, but we've shared a great 
bond as Members of this distinguished body.
  To John Danforth--with whom I have had a long relationship, beginning 
with his campaign and continuing through the years we served together 
on the Senate Commerce Committee--I will always appreciate how he 
helped to expand my horizons, particularly when we dealt with 
legislation on the oceans and the atmosphere. Our shared interest in 
amateur sports and the Olympics has been another special link.
  I remember well when Malcolm Wallop first ran for the Senate. He 
conducted himself than as the complete western gentleman. He has 
fulfilled the promise of that first impression in his years as a Member 
of the Senate. His understanding of issues affecting our western 
States, and his expert knowledge of defense will be missed.
  I will always appreciate Dennis DeConcini's involvement in assisting 
in the survival of the Postal Service during the years we served 
together on the Appropriations Committee. As another Senator from the 
West, he understood our unique issues.
  My association with David Boren has been rewarding, particularly when 
we worked together on congressional and campaign finance reform issues. 
He will be a great asset to the University of Oklahoma, and offer much 
in understanding our great democracy to the young men and women who 
will study there.
  David Durenberger's interest in developing medical technology, 
particularly in the field of telemedicine, has ensured his status as a 
leader in health issues. For my State, with its vast distances between 
small villages and major medical centers, telemedicine is vital. I 
thank him for his work in this area.
  As Democratic leader, George Mitchell has always been considerate of 
my position as a former member of the leadership on the other side of 
the aisle. I have enjoyed our relationship, and look forward to knowing 
what the next phase of his career will be.
  Like Harlan Mathews, I first served as an appointed Senator 26 years 
ago. It takes a good deal of hard work to learn the vagaries of the 
Senate. He has learned well and done a fine job for the people of 
Tennessee. On a personal level, I enjoyed our travel together to the 
United States-British Parliamentary Conference.
  Tennis with Howard Metzenbaum has been a pleasure through the years. 
And his kindness to our daughter Lily, as she grew up in these Halls, 
has always meant much to me and to Catherine. Howard has been a model 
grandparent for her as well as to his own grandchildren.
  I've enjoyed many hours in the gym with Don Riegle. His deep devotion 
to family and his concerns about family matters are an inspiration to 
us all. I wish him well.
  Serving on the Appropriations Committee with Jim Sasser has been a 
good experience. And, as Budget Committee chairman, he has been most 
fair in his work on matters pertaining to small States. I thank him for 
being a friend.
  Mr. President, much more could be said about these Senators, as they 
enter new stages of their careers. I know that each one of us who 
served with them has special reasons to pay them tribute, as they leave 
Washington, DC, for their homes.
  I am sure my colleagues join me in wishing them all the brightest of 
futures.

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