[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 80 (Tuesday, June 4, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S5758]
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                               HANK BROWN

  Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, I have learned over the years that Kansans 
and Coloradans share more than a common border. We also share a deep 
belief in the values of hard work, honesty, and personal 
responsibility.
  And, as westerners, we share a healthy skepticism of those who think 
they are better qualified to tell us how to run our affairs because 
they happen to work in the Nation's Capital.
  For 6 years, the Colorado point-of-view has been represented in this 
Chamber with great energy and eloquence by Hank Brown.
  Senator Brown hit the ground running when he arrived in the Senate, 
and he has not stopped since, making a difference on nearly every major 
issue we have debated.
  Hank Brown understands the dangers of deficit spending, and the 
benefits that would come with a balanced budget. And, as a member of 
the Senate Budget Committee, he worked closely with Senator Domenici in 
writing the historic Republican plan to balance the budget.
  Senator Brown also has exhibited tremendous political courage in his 
willingness to speak forthrightly about the absolute necessity to 
reform entitlement programs if our children are to live in financially 
solvent Nation.
  From a personal point of view, I am grateful that Senator Brown has 
provided me with the same candor with which he has addressed the issues 
of our day. I always knew that when I asked Hank a question, I would 
receive in return the plainspoken truth.
  From the skies above Vietnam to the floor of Congress, Hank Brown has 
devoted his life to forthrightly serving his country. Though he is 
leaving the Senate after just one term, I have no doubt that he will 
keep on doing precisely that.

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