[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 36 (Monday, February 27, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S3220]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      CONFIRMATION OF AL CORNELLA

  Mr. PRESSLER. Mr. President, I rise today to express my strong 
support for the nomination of Al Cornella to be a member of the 1995 
Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
  This Commission was created by Congress in 1990 with the intention it 
would be an independent, nonpartisan decision-making body. I can assure 
my colleagues, Al Cornella is a man of the highest integrity. He will 
be fair in his deliberations and recommendations. During his opening 
statement before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Al committed 
himself to conducting his deliberations in a fair and impartial manner. 
Al Cornella is a man who keeps his word. The law requires the 
Commission to make recommendations based on specific criteria, ranging 
from military readiness to fiscal cost. Al Cornella's deliberations 
will be fully consistent with the law.
  Mr. President, I am confident in Al's character and trust his 
judgment. Al Cornella exemplifies the American spirit of community 
involvement. He is one of South Dakota's very best. Currently, Al is a 
small business owner in Rapid City, SD, and has served as chairman of 
the board of the Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce.
  In addition to his civic involvement, Al has a strong interest in and 
knowledge of military issues. He served in the U.S. Navy during the 
Vietnam conflict. Being a Vietnam veteran myself as a lieutenant in the 
U.S. Army, I strongly believe his commitment to duty and country should 
not go unnoticed. For many years, Al served as a key leader in issues 
concerning military affairs in the Rapid City Chamber of Commerce. For 
the past 3 years, Al has served as a member of my Service Academy 
Advisory Board, evaluating applicants seeking admission to our three 
military academies.
  Again, Mr. President, Al Cornella is a man of integrity. I urge my 
colleagues to support his confirmation. Al Cornella has distinguished 
himself in every endeavor in his life. He will do so again as a member 
of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.


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