[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 69 (Thursday, May 16, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S5159]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             ADMIRAL BOORDA

  Mr. COATS. Mr. President, I associate myself with the remarks made by 
the Senator from Massachusetts, having just recently learned of the 
tragic death of the Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Boorda. Admiral 
Boorda was a native of Indiana and had a distinguished military career, 
rose to the very top as Chief of Naval Operations. As chairman of the 
Personnel Subcommittee, I had numerous discussions and meetings with 
him, so I felt that I got to know him as well as you can in a busy 
Washington and all the busy activities we are involved in.
  I was shocked by the news, deeply saddened by the news, and concerned 
for his family. While we do not have all the details of his death, I 
think we all feel the sense of grief that comes with this type of an 
announcement.
  Admiral Boorda came into leadership at a difficult time for the U.S. 
Navy. Many changes have taken place in the Navy that brought to his 
desk a number of problems that were difficult problems to deal with. 
Yet, he did so with skill and did so with great thoroughness and 
determination to seek a proper solution.
  So, Mr. President, I intend to say more later about Admiral Boorda 
and his career and service to this Nation. But I join with those in 
saying how shocked and saddened we are with this particular 
announcement.
  I yield the floor.
  Mr. COCHRAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that I may speak 
as in morning business.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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