[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 46 (Friday, March 29, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S3198]
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           SENATOR HATFIELD'S PATIENCE, DILIGENCE, AND SKILL

  Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I would just take 1 minute from my 
other remarks to say, though this may have been the last major 
appropriations conference the distinguished Senator from Oregon 
manages, with his fairly delicate but forceful touch, as I watched him 
as a member of the committee deal with a number of issues, a number of 
temperaments, always with his excellent eye on the mission, I marvel at 
Senator Hatfield's patience and diligence and skill.
  This is no time for eulogies or good-byes, but he will be missed. 
That aisle does not separate our friendship in any way at all. As a 
matter of fact, few issues separate our friendship. But my respect for 
his ability, for his service to country will be a permanent thing. I 
hope that it is also recognized in this body of ours that too few times 
do we have an opportunity to work with someone who has the kind of 
compassion and concern that is essential if one is to render the best 
service possible to this country of ours.
  I thank the Senator for his sacrifices, for his willingness to bend 
to the task, and his skill for getting the job done for so many years.

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