[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 139 (Tuesday, October 1, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S12053]
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                       FAREWELL TO SENATOR BROWN

  Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I have had the good fortune to know 
Senator Hank Brown for some time.
  Since being elected to the Senate in 1990, he has been a tenacious 
advocate for the principles he holds, especially on matters of fiscal 
restraint. His service on the Senate Judiciary, Veterans' Affairs, and 
Budget committees were all marked by his consistent support of 
conservative-Republican causes.
  But, I point out, Mr. President, that while few people can be as 
vigorously partisan in pursuit of the causes in which they believe, 
even fewer people could be more respectful or more polite in their 
opposition.
  Senator Brown is genuinely liked and admired by Members on this side 
of the aisle, many of whom he has worked with during his service on the 
Senate Budget, Judiciary, Foreign Relations, and Veterans' Affairs 
committees. This also includes those he worked with under difficult, 
strenuous circumstances like the Clarence Thomas hearings and the BCCI 
scandal. Furthermore, he has worked with Democrats to help preserve our 
precious, but limited environment, through efforts like getting the 
Rocky Mountain Arsenal declared a national wildlife refuge. Working 
with Hank Brown has been a pleasure.
  Although he is leaving us after only one term, this worthy adversary, 
and the qualities he brought with him to the Senate, will be missed by 
Democrats and Republicans alike.
  In announcing his retirement, Senator Brown said that he was looking 
``forward to being full time in Colorado.'' I can understand and 
appreciate that. Colorado is a beautiful State filled with wonderful 
people. I wish him the best.
  Mr. HATCH addressed the Chair.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Utah.

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