[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 140 (Wednesday, October 2, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S12159]
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                           MY DEDICATED STAFF

  Mrs. FRAHM. Mr. President, I rise today to express my gratitude for a 
group of individuals who all too often don't receive the credit that 
they deserve, but we all know in this Chamber that they help to make 
everything happen. I am speaking of the staff, and particularly the 
staff that has served and supported me since the day I was sworn in as 
Senator.
  When Senator Dole departed this Chamber, among his rich legacy was a 
dedicated group of individuals totally committed to him and equally 
devoted to the State of Kansas. I was fortunate to inherit this group 
of professionals, and together we have completed much of the work for 
Kansas that Senator Dole had begun. Their experience, their knowledge, 
and their tireless efforts on behalf of our State has once again helped 
to make a difference.
  To Bob Dole, public service has been both an honorable and a worthy 
pursuit. ``Making a difference'' is how Bob puts it. In the Dole 
lexicon, there is no higher compliment than to tell someone that they 
have made a difference. If he were here today, I know Bob Dole would 
join me and the U.S. Senate in thanking our Hart Office staff, Sarah 
Brown, Darren Dick, Keira Franz, Ruth Ann Komarek, Tom Lewis, Kevin 
Linskey, Megan Lucas, Nathan Muyskens, Lisa Reynolds, Ron Seeber, Janet 
Sena, Amy Smith, Dan Stanley, Erin Streeter, David Wilson, and Mike 
Torrey for all of the loyal service they have given this body and to 
Kansas.

  As Bob Dole would put it, ``You have made a difference.''
  As each of the Senators know, the people who work in our State 
offices provide that vital link between the people and their 
Government. They serve on the front lines. They help people in need, 
listen to their problems, receive the brunt of their frustrations, and 
in our absence these people toil daily in an effort to connect the 
Government to people's lives. I want to pay special tribute to our 
State office staff, Chuck Alderson, Judy Brown, Alan Cobb, Romona 
Corbin, Diana Dooms, Gale Grosch, Dave Spears, and Cathie Yeager. 
Kansas is proud and deeply appreciative of their service.

  There are five other special people who have been with me from the 
beginning that I would also like to thank. They are Trent Ledouix, 
Bruce Lott, Jim Rowland, Gayle Shaw, and Dave Young. Their service to 
me and to Kansas will always be remembered and appreciated.
  Mr. President, thank you.
  Mr. President, I 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. FEINSTEIN. 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. FEINSTEIN. I ask to be recognized to speak in morning business.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from California is recognized.
  Mrs. FEINSTEIN. I thank the Chair.

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