[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 19 (Thursday, February 13, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H529]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE LATE HONORABLE PAMELA HARRIMAN, UNITED STATES 
                          AMBASSADOR TO FRANCE

  (Ms. PELOSI asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, as Congress convenes this morning, official 
and diplomatic Washington is gathering at the National Cathedral to 
honor and give thanks for the life of our Ambassador to France, Pamela 
Harriman. Many of us would like to be there but our official duties 
prevent us from doing so.
  As is demonstrated by this portrait of Lafayette in our gallery, 
along with the only other portrait, that of George Washington, our 
relationship with France is a very special one, and indeed we sent as 
our Ambassador our very best.
  I know it is a source of great pride to Pamela's family that the 
President of France eulogized her as well as bestowed upon her France's 
highest honor. I know it is also a source of pride that the President 
of the United States and the First Lady will eulogize her today and 
mourn her passing. I hope it is a comfort to Ambassador Harriman's 
family that so many people in this House, and indeed so many Americans, 
join our First Family in mourning this great loss.
  Pamela's last weekend, before she took ill and then died during the 
week, was spent attending the christening of her great-grandchild, her 
Churchill great-grandchild. What a perfect end to a great life.
  I know I speak for many here when I say to Pamela, adieu, and thank 
you.

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