[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 141 (Thursday, October 3, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S12268]
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                             THE PARKS BILL

  Mr. NUNN. Mr. President, I might also add that I completely support 
the expressed desire and wish of the Senator from California that we 
pass a parks bill.
  Interestingly enough, one of my campaign commitments is yet 
uncompleted since 1972. It is sort of hard to admit that it is still 
outstanding after 24 years. In that bill is the Chickamauga-Chattanooga 
National Park. That is the site of the famous Civil War battle where 
the road has to be taken out of the park because traffic is basically 
interfering with the park. This bill has the authorization requiring 
the completion of that project.
  It is my hope that the Senate, before it adjourns, will help me carry 
out that very important campaign commitment that has been pending now 
for 24 years.
  So I share the Senator's sentiments and thank her for her kind 
remarks.

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