[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 81 (Wednesday, June 5, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5851-S5852]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SENATOR MARK HATFIELD

  Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, in the suite of offices I have been 
privileged to occupy as Republican leader hangs a picture of Senator 
Charles McNary of Oregon. Senator McNary served as Republican leader 
for over 10 years in the 1930's and 1940's, and he served for over 26 
years in the Senate.
  He was the longest serving Senator in Oregon history until his record 
was broken by our colleague, Senator Mark Hatfield. All Oregonians 
would agree that not only has Senator Hatfield made history in terms of 
longevity, he has also set standards in terms of integrity.
  Senator Hatfield and I have served together in this Chamber for over 
27 years. In that time, we have agreed on many issues and we have 
disagreed on many others, but I can say without hesitation that not 
once in the years we have served together did I ever doubt that Mark 
Hatfield was standing up for what he truly believed was right for 
Oregon and for America.
  Senator Hatfield has devoted himself to many causes in the Senate, 
including improving Oregon's infrastructure, medical research, and the 
search for a cure to Alzheimer's disease. Perhaps he is best known for 
his dedication to the cause of peace, a dedication

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arising from service in World War II where he saw battle at Iwo Jima 
and Okinawa, and was among the first U.S. servicemen to enter Hiroshima 
following the atomic explosion.

  Before entering politics, he was a college professor, and when he 
returns to Oregon in January he will once again enter the classroom. 
The fact is, however, that for Senator Hatfield the U.S. Capitol was 
also a classroom and the lessons he has taught us all, lessons in 
statesmanship, leadership, and friendship, will remain with us and with 
this Chamber for many years to come.
  Mr. President, I yield the floor. I thank my colleagues.
  Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. BURNS. 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the quorum call be rescinded.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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