[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 141 (Thursday, October 3, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S12257]
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                      FAREWELL TO SENATOR SAM NUNN

  Mr. COVERDELL. In closing, Madam President, I once again bid farewell 
to one of the outstanding Members of this Senate, and that is my 
colleague from Georgia, Senator Sam Nunn. We are from different 
parties, different sides of the aisle. We have known each other as 
Georgia citizens for well over a quarter century.
  I think he has made an exemplary contribution to his State and to his 
Nation. I believe he will be missed, and the authority that he brings 
to issues with regard to national defense and the security of our 
Nation will long be remembered in this Senate. I bid him adieu and safe 
journeys wherever his life takes him. I know we will be able to reach 
out and call on him on issues of national importance in the days to 
come. Even though he will be accessible in that way, I know this Senate 
is going to greatly miss the wisdom and wise ways of my colleague from 
Georgia, Senator Sam Nunn.
  Madam President, I yield back whatever of the 10 minutes I may have.
  I note the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. COVERDELL. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
order for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. DORGAN addressed the Chair.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from North Dakota.
  Mr. DORGAN. Madam President, is the Senate now in morning business?
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Yes, it is.
  Mr. DORGAN. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to proceed in 
morning business for as much time as I may consume.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. DORGAN. Madam President, as we end this legislative session, I 
come to the floor to say a word about those who are leaving this 
Congress and also to talk about a couple of pieces of unfinished 
business.

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