[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S12419]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO SENATOR JOHNSTON

 Mr. PELL. Mr. President, I salute my old friend and colleague 
the senior Senator from Louisiana [Mr. Johnston] as he reaches the end 
of his distinguished Senate career.
  It has been my special good fortune to know Bennett Johnston as a 
friend, quite apart from our collegial work here in the Senate. I have 
enjoyed his hospitality on many occasions and have appreciated his good 
sportsmanship on the tennis court. As I said when he announced his 
intention to retire last year, he can always be called a straight 
shooter, in the best sense of the word.
  He will, of course, best be remembered for his landmark work as 
chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, particularly as 
that committee grappled with the new challenges posed by nuclear 
energy. I salute him for that, and I know that he has charted new 
ground where others will surely follow.
  One of the most difficult aspects of leaving this body is the loss of 
daily contact with colleagues whose friendship has enriched the 
experience of Senate service. Bennett Johnston has truly been one such 
colleague, and I wish all the best for him and his lovely wife, Mary, 
in all that lies ahead.

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