[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 52 (Monday, April 22, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S3789]
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              THE PASSING OF COMMERCE SECRETARY RON BROWN

  Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise to note the passing of our 
Commerce Secretary, Ron Brown, in a plane crash outside Dubrovnik, 
Bosnia. This tragic accident took with it a vast amount of talent and 
expertise in the persons of numerous American business people, and 
specifically in the person of Secretary Brown. A dedicated member of 
his party and this administration, Secretary Brown fought hard for the 
ideals and programs in which he believed. His commitment to the 
Commerce Department he led was shown by his willingness to brave the 
dangers of Bosnia, business leaders in tow, in pursuit of opportunities 
to help rebuild that war-torn country.
  Secretary Brown also was a committed family man, and I know that his 
death is a great loss to his wife, his family, his friends, and his 
neighbors. I extend my condolences to his family in particular and hope 
that they can find solace in the knowledge of God's grace and in 
memories of the life they had with Ron Brown.

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