[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 138 (Monday, September 30, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S11949]
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                      TRIBUTE TO SENATOR KASSEBAUM

  Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I rise to offer a few heart-felt words 
of appreciation to Senator Nancy Kassebaum as she closes the book on a 
truly distinguished public service career.
  Last December, shortly after she announced her intention to retire, I 
rose to thank Senator Kassebaum for her leadership, her independent 
mind, and her graciousness, particularly in her stewardship of the 
Subcommittee on African Affairs. I am here today to offer a last 
farewell to an outstanding colleague.
  Since I spoke last December, Senator Kassebaum has added another 
significant accomplishment to her career--the passage of the Kassebaum-
Kennedy health insurance reform bill, and she was a cosponsor of the 
McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform bill, support I greatly 
appreciated.
  I am not certain what the future holds for Senator Kassebaum, but no 
matter where she goes, she will, I am certain, always be an example of 
independence, intelligence, prudence, and integrity.

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