[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 158 (Monday, November 10, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S12499]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             COMMENDING THOSE WHO WORKED ON THE ISTEA BILL

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, before I close, I do want to acknowledge the 
good work that was done on the ISTEA highway and transportation 
infrastructure bill. A number of Senators and Members of Congress 
worked on this legislation and did a very good job--of course, Senator 
Chafee, the chair of the committee; Senator Baucus, the ranking member; 
Senator Warner; Senator Bond; and others.
  Also, I want to thank their staffs for the work that they did well 
into the night last night. I know their names have already been 
mentioned, but I just want to add my commendations because I know that 
they really worked hard to get an agreement.
  Of course, this was just a preliminary bout of what will be a major 
fight next year in getting the big long-term bill done.




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