[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 58 (Wednesday, May 1, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S4455]
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                    COMMENDING SENATOR RICHARD LUGAR

  Mr. COATS. Mr. President, I rise to congratulate my friend and 
colleague, Senator Richard Lugar, on his remarkable achievement and 
extraordinary service to the people of Indiana. He has had the 
privilege of representing Hoosiers in the U.S. Senate longer than any 
other Senator in Indiana history. His tenure has been distinguished and 
well deserved.
  In Indiana, we are proud of Dick Lugar and his leadership. Both in 
the Senate and on the campaign trail, he has consistently raised issues 
our Nation cannot afford to ignore. His thoughtful and skillful 
approach to policy has made our Nation safer and America's influence in 
the world more secure.
  We are proud of his long record of accomplishments: fighting for 
freedom in the Philippines, enhancing the world's nuclear security, 
working for American farmers.
  But Dick Lugar brings more to the Senate than his skills as a 
legislator. His politics are informed by character. Dick Lugar 
understands that values count and that principle is worth defending. He 
represents the bet of Hoosier values--honesty, integrity, 
determination.
  On behalf of the people of Indiana, I thank Richard Lugar for his 
service to our State and to our Nation. It is my privilege to serve 
with them in the U.S. Senate.

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