[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 140 (Wednesday, October 2, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Pages S12158-S12159]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    ALAN SIMPSON: A SENATE STALWART

  Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, today I want to pay special tribute to 
the outstanding career of the senior Senator from Wyoming, Alan 
Simpson.
  Over the past 18 years, I have had the privilege of working with 
Senator Simpson in many different roles. His wit is unequaled. His 
passion for public life is inspiring. His commitment to the causes in 
which he believes--often regardless of their political implications--is 
unshakable.
  Of course, during our shared 18 years in Congress, Alan Simpson and I 
have sometimes disagreed. Neither of us has ever shied away from a 
healthy debate, so some of those disagreements have been relatively 
spirited. But I have always respected his skill and determination, and 
I have always considered him a friend.
  Senator Simpson has won many legislative battles. He's also lost a 
few. But he has never allowed the odds against victory to discourage 
him from a battle he believed to be worth fighting, and he has never 
lost his sense of humor.
  Senator Simpson's special blend of humor and policy interests is 
exemplified in the book he is about to publish: ``Right in the Old 
Gazoo: Observations From a Lifetime of Scrapping With the Press.''
  Alan Simpson was born in Cody, WY, to a family with a long tradition 
of public service. His grandfather, William, was a successful and 
respected attorney. His father, Mildred, was elected Governor and later 
served Wyoming in the U.S. Senate.
  Alan followed that tradition well. In 1958, he graduated from the 
University of Wyoming Law School. In 1966, he was elected to the 
Wyoming State Legislature, and, in 1978, he was elected to the U.S. 
Senate, where he will long be remembered as one of the most influential 
and effective Senators in Wyoming history.
  After 30 years of public service, Senator Simpson will be remembered 
by many for countless different reasons. Some will remember his 
legislative accomplishments. Some will remember the eloquence of his 
words or the unique nature of his wit. Others will remember his 
friendship and the love that he and his wife, Ann, share for their 
family.
  I will remember Alan Simpson for all of those things. The Senate will 
be a very different place without him, but I am confident that his 
influence on national affairs will continue through his next challenge 
as a visiting professor at Harvard. Senator Simpson will assume the 
Lombard Chair at the John F. Kennedy School of Government. We know he 
will bring all of the talents he brought to this body as Senator to 
that responsibility as well. And all of those who are going to share 
the good fortune of having the opportunity to listen to him, to 
experience his wit, to experience his intellect, to experience his 
great vision about this country and the way he sees it today, will 
clearly be the beneficiaries. Linda and I wish him and Ann the very 
best.

  I yield the floor and suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mrs. FRAHM. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mrs. FRAHM. Mr. President, we are in morning business. Is that 
correct?
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Yes.
  Mrs. FRAHM. Mr. President, I request up to 10 minutes.

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  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mrs. FRAHM. Thank you, Mr. President.

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