[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 130 (Thursday, September 19, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Pages S11042-S11043]
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                    AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET


                     committee on foreign relations

  Mr. PRESSLER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session 
of the Senate at 10:30 am on Thursday, September 19, 1996, and that the 
Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs of the Committee 
on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the 
Senate on Thursday, September 19, 1996, at 2:30 p.m.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


                   committee on governmental affairs

  Mr. PRESSLER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent on behalf of the 
Governmental Affairs Committee to meet on Thursday, September 19, 1996, 
at 10 a.m. for a hearing on S. 1724, Freedom from Government 
Competition Act of 1996.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


                       committee on the judiciary

  Mr. PRESSLER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of 
the Senate on Thursday, September 19, 1996, at 10 a.m., to hold an 
executive business meeting.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


                    select committee on intelligence

  Mr. PRESSLER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Select 
Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of 
the Senate on Thursday, September 19, 1996, at 9:30 a.m. to hold an 
open hearing on intelligence matters.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


                       special committee on aging

  Mr. COHEN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Special 
Committee on Aging be authorized to meet during the session of the 
Senate on Thursday, September 19, 1996, at 9:30 a.m. to hold a hearing 
to discuss Social Security reform.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


                    select committee on intelligence

  Mr. PRESSLER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Select 
Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of 
the Senate on Thursday, September 19, 1996, at 2:30 p.m. to hold a 
closed conference on the fiscal year 1997 intelligence authorization 
bill.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


         subcommittee on drinking water, fisheries and wildlife

  Mr. PRESSLER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Subcommittee on Drinking Water, Fisheries and Wildlife be granted 
permission to conduct a hearing Thursday, September 19, 1996, at 9:30 
a.m. in hearing room SD-406 on S. 1660, the National Invasive Species 
Act of 1996, and to solicit testimony on efforts to reduce the threat 
posed by nonindigenous aquatic nuisance species.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                      TRIBUTE TO ADM. BRUCE DEMARS

 Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize and honor 
Adm. Bruce DeMars, U.S. Navy, as he prepares to retire upon completion 
of over 40 years of faithful service to our Nation.
  During his distinguished career, he played a pivotal role in ensuring 
the effective and efficient employment of nuclear powered warships in 
providing for the security of this Nation. Over the past 8 years, 
Admiral DeMars provided invaluable leadership to the Naval Nuclear 
Propulsion Program, enabling Navy aircraft carriers, submarines, and 
cruisers to protect a strong, forward-deployed strategic defense force.
  Among his many successes in the Navy, Admiral DeMars served as the 
commanding officer of the USS Cavalla (SSN 684), commander, U.S. Naval 
Forces Marianas-U.S. Naval Base Guam, and the deputy chief of Naval 
Operations for Submarine Warfare. Ultimately, he was appointed 
Director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion, where he was instrumental in 
addressing the worldwide Soviet threat. With the dissolution of the 
Soviet Union, Admiral DeMars answered the challenge to maintain the 
technical excellence and uncompromising safety of the Naval Nuclear 
Propulsion Program, while adhering to the new fiscal realities of the 
post-cold-war era.
  Admiral DeMars' leadership was crucial to the continued exceptional 
performance, safety, and environmental record of the Navy's nuclear-
powered ships. Under his oversight, the Nation's nuclear-powered 
warships steamed over 40 million miles reliably and safely. Moreover, 
more than 20,000 sailors and officers were trained as nuclear plant 
operators. The success of the program was recognized by the President 
in April 1994, as he wrote, ``* * * The Naval Nuclear Propulsion 
Program, with its high standards and efficiency, exemplifies the level 
of excellence we are working toward throughout our government.'' I 
heartily agree with the President's assessment, and encourage all to 
follow the example set by the admiral.
  Admiral DeMars modernized our nuclear-powered fleet. Thirty-five new 
nuclear-powered warships were completed on his watch, as well as the 
overhaul, refueling, or decommissioning of 98 ships. I commend him for 
meeting two diverse goals: achieving long-cost savings, while 
sustaining the industrial base in this highly specialized area.
  Looking toward the future, the admiral steadfastly oversaw the 
development of the Seawolf attack submarine class. The recent, highly 
successful sea trials of the lead ship substantiate the high 
expectations for that class. The revolutionary developments embodied in 
the Seawolf will keep our Nation in the forefront of this critical 
area, and ongoing developments promise to further reduce the cost of 
the next generation of highly capable nuclear attack submarines.
  Unfortunately, men of Admiral DeMars' caliber are few and far 
between.
  Mr. President, I commend Admiral DeMars for a career of faithful 
service to his Nation. I wish him ``Fair Winds and Following Seas'' as 
he completes his honorable and distinguished service in the U.S. 
Navy.

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