[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 68 (Wednesday, May 15, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S5046]
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                      TRIBUTE TO SENATOR BOB DOLE

  Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I just had the opportunity to listen to 
the majority leader make his announcement of his future. I wanted to 
come to the floor this afternoon to salute Bob Dole's 35 years of 
dedication to this institution and to his country. No one has given 
more, and no one has greater admiration in this body than does Bob 
Dole.
  I congratulate him on his decision. I believe it was the right one. 
Obviously, it is never easy to leave this institution. But he does so 
with our good wishes. While we will have the opportunity to serve with 
Bob Dole for at least the next several weeks, we wish Bob, his wife 
Elizabeth, and his daughter, Robin, well as they pursue their future.
  Mr. President, I yield the floor and suggest the absence of the 
quorum.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. EXON. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. EXON. Mr. President, as a matter of fairness, I suggest the 
absence of a quorum and ask unanimous consent that the time be charged 
equally to both sides.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. SIMON. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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