[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 58 (Wednesday, May 7, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S4068]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SENATOR DOMENICI

  Mr. D'AMATO. Mr. President, I am just going to be a few seconds. 
Twenty-five years ago, a young man came to the Senate. He, indeed, has 
enriched the Senate with his leadership, with his integrity, and with 
his very presence. The fact of the matter is, he is the son of Italian 
immigrants and comes from the great State of New Mexico. It is Senator 
Pete Domenici's 65th birthday. Senator Domenici, happy birthday.
  [Applause.]
  Mr. DOMENICI. I want you all to know that is why I was so careful to 
protect senior citizens in the budget deal.
  [Laughter.]
  Thank you all very much. It is great to be with you. I love the 
Senate. I hope I am doing my share, like all of you are, to keep this a 
great institution and an important part of American history and our 
future. Thank you very much.

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