[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 58 (Wednesday, March 29, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E723]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


       DAVID STEINER: IN RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE

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                            HON. TOM LANTOS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 28, 1995
  Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today to 
recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of a distinguished and 
public spirited American and good friend, David Steiner. Over the 
years, David has shown leadership and unparalleled intelligence when 
tackling the immensely difficult endeavors he frequently undertakes, 
whether it is developing an innovative and functional industrial office 
park under a tight deadline or developing meaningful answers to our 
complex foreign policy questions in the Middle East. David deserves the 
highest possible commendation for his many accomplishments.
  David's distinguished career dates back to the Korean war. When 
called to duty, First Lieutenant Steiner led a military team building 
bridges and hospitals. When he returned home, David became a partner 
with the Sudler Cos., and he later became its president and CEO. He has 
been a driving force at this highly successful company for over four 
decades.
  David's career presented him with many challenges and obstacles that 
less tenacious developers would have been overwhelmed by or simply 
rejected. In one instance, AT&T approached David to choose a site and 
design and build an 840,000 square foot electronic research lab within 
24 months. He met this challenge, including completing a 40,000 square 
foot computer center in only 60 days.
  David has devoted a great deal of his resources, time, and energy to 
tackling the difficult problems that Israel faces in the Middle East 
and he has not been hesitant to fight for what is right. As president 
emeritus of the American-Israel Political Affairs Committee, David has 
been an effective and influential friend of Israel. As vice president 
of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, David has worked with 
leaders like Alexander Haig, Jeane Kirkpatrick, and George Shultz. 
David is also an area chairman for the Anti-Defamation League and vice 
chairman of the National Jewish Democratic Council. In these diverse 
and demanding capacities, David has distinguished himself as an 
enlightened leader with a wealth of ideas.
  On April 3, David will receive the National Award of the Orthodox 
Union Institute for Public Affairs in recognition of his outstanding 
contributions to the American Jewish community. Surely there is no 
individual more deserving of this high honor. Mr. Speaker, I urge my 
colleagues to join me in extending our most heartfelt gratitude and 
admiration to this extraordinary American.


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