[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 105 (Monday, June 26, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S9016]
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    TRIBUTE TO GEN. CARL MUNDY, COMMANDANT OF THE U.S. MARINE CORPS

  Mr. THURMOND. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize one of this 
country's most distinguished military leaders, Gen. Carl E. Mundy, 30th 
Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps. General Mundy is retiring after 38 
distinguished years of service to our country during which he has 
served this Nation honorably in a number of very important posts. Among 
these are the commanding general of the Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, 
the II Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Allied Command Atlantic 
Marine Striking Force. General Mundy has received numerous decorations 
for his service including the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, and the 
Purple Heart which he received while serving in the jungles of Vietnam.
  Mr. President, General Mundy is a leader, visionary, and a warrior. 
As he completes his watch, he leaves behind a Corps of Marines that is 
ready to respond instantly to the Nation's ``911'' calls, relevant to 
meet the defense needs of the Nation into the next century, and capable 
of meeting the requirements of today's national military strategy.
  As Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Mundy has been a central 
figure in shaping the post-cold-war military. He has acted as a 
principal author on a number of key Department of Defense white papers. 
Among these papers, ``From the Sea'' and ``Forward . . . From the 
Sea,'' have been instrumental in outlining the future role of naval and 
marine forces. He has been a tireless spokesman for the Department of 
Defense and has traveled extensively throughout the country to speak to 
citizens on key issues related to national security.
  Mr. President, it is with deep regret that I wish General Mundy and 
his wife, Linda, farewell. He has always provided us the benefits of 
his great wisdom. He has continuously lived up to the Marine Corps 
motto: Semper Fidelis.
  Mr. President, General Mundy is truly one of the few, one of the 
proud. He is, and always will be, a U.S. marine. Our Nation is proud of 
him, and we wish him well in the future.
  I yield the floor. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mrs. KASSEBAUM. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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