[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 87 (Friday, June 20, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1279]
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                       TRIBUTE TO ROBERT KRIEBLE

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                           HON. RALPH M. HALL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 20, 1997

  Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for me to pay tribute 
today to a great American, a great man, and a good friend--the late 
Robert Krieble. Many in this body had the privilege of knowing Bob 
Krieble, and many more undoubtedly know of his many accomplishments. As 
a scientist, entrepreneur, and supporter of freedom throughout the 
world, Bob Krieble influenced thousands of lives, helped make the world 
a better place in which to live, and helped change the course of 
history.
  Bob Krieble first made his mark as a scientist, inventing super 
adhesives that revolutionized the manufacturing industry. From a 
$100,000 investment borrowed from family and friends in the 1950's, he 
built a multinational, billion-dollar corporation that created tens of 
thousands of jobs throughout the world. That success was the foundation 
for a life-long support of the free enterprise system and for 
investments both at home and abroad to further that cause.
  Bob generously supported dozens of pro-democratic and pro-free market 
institutions. He was an early supporter of both the Heritage Foundation 
and the Free Congress Foundation, based here in Washington. He also 
supported many of the dissident pro-democratic groups in Eastern Europe 
and the Soviet Union, even in the face of criticism and skepticism at 
home. His vision, however, proved prophetic, as his efforts contributed 
to the fall of communism and helped pave the way for pro-democratic 
candidates. His Krieble Institute spent millions of dollars on 
political and economic training and on helping develop viable 
candidates, including Boris Yeltsin.
  Bob also helped individuals in need and helped countless 
entrepreneurs throughout the world. He was particularly devoted to 
helping private businesses in newly freed economies and transition 
countries.
  Bob's generosity was matched only by his dedication and his boundless 
energy, and until he was stricken last month, he continued to work 
tirelessly in these many endeavors. Though some might not have the 
capacity to understand his full contributions to our Nation, 
politically and strategically, I believe that all would recognize Bob 
Krieble's significant accomplishments, his dedication to free-market 
principles, and his extraordinary life.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for me to pay my last respects to this 
man of many talents, this great American and defender of freedom 
throughout the world--the late Robert Krieble.

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