[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 44 (Wednesday, March 27, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H2876]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO SENATOR ED MUSKIE

  (Mr. BALDACCI asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. BALDACCI. Madam Speaker, I was deeply saddened to learn yesterday 
of the death of Senator Ed Muskie. As a new Member of Congress from 
Maine, I have been privileged to call on Ed Muskie for advice and 
wisdom.
  Ed Muskie was a leader for Maine and a statesman for the Nation. He 
never lost sight of his roots, nor wavered from his principles.
  The people of Maine and the Nation are indebted to Ed Muskie for his 
passionate work on a wide range of issues. His vision in developing 
environmental legislation, especially the Clean Air and Clean Water 
Acts, is a legacy which will be recognized and honored by generations 
to come.
  We can all learn much from the life that Ed Muskie led. I will never 
forget the advice that he gave to me shortly before I took office. He 
said, ``Be yourself, work hard, and tell the truth.'' Those simple 
principles guided his life, and are what I strive to live up to every 
day.
  Senator Muskie's devotion to Maine and his dedication to improving 
the quality of life for all Americans will long be remembered and 
appreciated. I know that my colleagues join me in expressing our 
deepest sympathy to Ed Muskie's wife, Jane, and the rest of his family.

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