[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 136 (Tuesday, September 5, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Pages S12604-S12605]
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                         SENATOR CLAIBORNE PELL

  Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, I want to add a few words to the chorus of 
praise for our distinguished colleague from Rhode Island, Senator Pell. 
As has been noted in the remarks of my colleagues, Senator Pell's 
service in Congress includes so many accomplishments of such great 
consequences for our country that it would distinguish the careers of 
10 public servants. That one man rendered so many important services to 
the American people is truly astonishing, and reflects great credit on 
Senator Pell.
  Senator Pell now informs us that his service in the Senate will 
conclude at 36 years. Thirty six years is a long 

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time to be sure, and Senator Pell has more than earned his comfortable 
retirement. But the sentiments held by his colleagues that this place 
will be improverished by his departure are genuine. For Senator Pell's 
career was marked by more than extraordinary achievement. It was marked 
by extraordinary graciousness, and generosity, and an indefatigable 
decency toward others. I think we would all agree that when it comes to 
these virtues, Claiborne Pell is a gentleman without peer.
  In his announcement of his retirement, Senator Pell expressed some 
very gracious sentiments about this institution and the men and women 
who work here. Coming from him, they were most appreciated. For if the 
Senate is indeed a finer place than it is popularly perceived to be 
that quality is due in part to Claiborne Pell's presence here. He will 
be greatly missed.

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