[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 55 (Friday, March 24, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S4529]
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  Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, last night we passed in the Senate 
something that I have been working on for 10 years. I know that 
everyone is aware that it did not happen because of the efforts only of 
Senator Coats and myself.
  We are very grateful for the help and efforts that Senator Dole 
engaged in in bringing together enough of us that it was an 
overwhelming victory. Senator Domenici and Senator Stevens were very 
instrumental in that.
  And, of course, we respected very much the participation of Senator 
Byrd. I think years from now when people read the Congressional Record 
of the debate that was conducted, I think they will be illuminated by 
his remarks.
  Also, Senator Exon, the manager on the other side of the bill, and 
Senator Levin, whose amendment I think was extremely helpful.
  Sheila Burke spent many, many hours in meetings in an effort to bring 
Republicans together on this issue. Sharon Soderstrom, the able 
assistant of Senator Coats, and Megan Gilly did an outstanding job; 
David Crane, Bill Hoagland, Dave Hoppe, Eric Ueland, Joe Donoghue, and 
Mark Buse.
  So I would like to thank all of them for their enormous assistance, 
not only in recent weeks but in recent years, in helping us achieve 
what I think is one of the most important changes in the way that this 
country does business since 1974, when the Budget and Impoundment Act 
was passed.
  I thank my colleagues for their patience.
  Mr. President, I yield back the remainder of my time.
  

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