[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 49 (Wednesday, April 17, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E556]
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A TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE RON BROWN FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO U.S. 
                                CITIZENS

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                    HON. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR.

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 17, 1996

  Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
late Secretary Ron Brown, an American who distinguished himself as a 
leader in the Democratic Party and an outspoken supporter of free trade 
while serving as Commerce Secretary.
  During his youth, Mr. Brown excelled in school. His success led him 
to Middlebury College in Vermont, which he attended on a ROTC 
scholarship. After graduating in 1962, Mr. Brown entered the Army and 
rose to the rank of captain.
  Throughout his life he held many important positions in both the 
private and public sectors. Secretary Brown ably assisted Senator 
Kennedy on his staff and with the Judiciary Committee. In addition, he 
was a highly sought lobbyist with Patton, Boggs & Blow.
  Mr. Brown impressively unified the Jesse Jackson and Michael Dukakis 
supporters at the 1988 Democratic National Convention. His efforts 
propelled him to chairman of the Democratic National Committee, where 
he ably served for 4 years, culminating in Bill Clinton's 1992 
election. Ron Brown deservedly received much of the credit for his work 
with the Clinton campaign.
  Over the past 3 years, Mr. Brown had directed his efforts toward 
improving trade and commerce for the United States. He served as a 
proud emissary for American interests.
  Mr. Brown was a talented and tireless adversary on the campaign trail 
as well as a distinguished member of the Clinton administration serving 
on behalf of the American people. I offer my condolences to the family 
and friends of Secretary Ron Brown.

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