[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 190 (Thursday, November 30, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H13812]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE PATRICIA SCHROEDER

  (Ms. McKINNEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. McKINNEY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to one of the 
most principled and courageous Members of Congress--I speak of none 
other than my dear friend, colleague, and mentor, Pat Schroeder.
  Pat is not only an inspiration and role model for me, she is also a 
shining example of what all women and people of conscience should 
strive to be. Over the years, Pat has stood by her beliefs and the 
beliefs of our party, even when it was unpopular to do so. She is more 
than just a leader, she is the moral compass of our generation.

  Mr. Speaker, Pat Schroeder came to Congress as a defender of those in 
our society with no voices and no lobbies. I am proud to say that she 
will be leaving Congress still untainted by the system, true to her 
beliefs.
  Thank you, Pat, for your service to our country, and thank you for 
making the women of America proud. Things just will not be the same 
without you.

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