[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 14 (Thursday, February 1, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S868]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        ACCOLADES TO CHAIR OF THE EDUCATION AND LABOR COMMITTEE

  Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, let me just say how gratified we are that 
the distinguished Chair of the Senate Labor and Human Resources 
Committee has made such a remarkable effort to resolve the outstanding 
reservations that some may have with regard to the bill that she and 
Senator Kennedy have worked on now for some time. She has been 
persistent, and I believe that ultimately she will be successful. I am 
very hopeful that we can continue to work to pass this important health 
reform legislation in a timely way. I believe she has demonstrated 
remarkable patience in her effort.
  I feel confident that at some point in the future when we are able to 
bring this piece of legislation to the floor, it will not take long. I 
think there is broad recognition of the need to do much of what she has 
proposed in the legislation. I think it would be significant movement 
forward, and I think it could be one of the most consequential of our 
accomplishments in the 104th Congress. I commend her for her effort and 
look forward to working with her.

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