[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 69 (Thursday, May 16, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S5157]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    THE PASSING OF ADM. MIKE BOORDA

  Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, I cannot begin to express how terribly 
saddened I am by the news of Adm. Mike Boorda's death this afternoon. 
My heart goes out to his wife, Bettie, and his children, Anna, Eddie, 
Bobby, and David. I pray that God's love, and the memory of a wonderful 
husband and father will comfort them in this moment of profound grief.
  Mike Boorda was my friend of more than 20 years. He was an 
exceptional American, the first enlisted man to head the world's 
greatest Navy. He dedicated his entire adult life to the security of 
our country. He was a great sailor who loved the Navy beyond measure. 
He honored the uniform he was so proud to wear and the country he 
served so well. Most of all, I am grateful for the honor he did me by 
blessing me with his friendship. We all shall miss him very much.
  May God grant him the eternal peace he deserves.
  I yield the floor.

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