[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 67 (Friday, May 22, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E954-E955]
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                        HONORING ARTHUR JOHNSON

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                        HON. JOHN ELIAS BALDACCI

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 21, 1998

  Mr. BALDACCI. Mr. Speaker, I am deeply disappointed that legislative 
business in Washington prevents me from attending today's Maine Council 
on Economic Education Spring Symposium, and from having the opportunity 
to personally offer my appreciation for Arthur Johnson.
  As a student at the University of Maine, I was privileged to get to 
know Professor Arthur Johnson, and his wife Emily. They were simply 
wonderful people, and I enjoyed spending time with them whenever 
possible.
  I was fortunate to take a class with Professor Johnson on the History 
of Economics. It was an outstanding course, and I learned much. We all 
know the adage that those who do not learn from the past are doomed to 
repeat it. I assure you, in Professor Johnson's class, I learned.
  Since being elected to Congress, I have put the lessons I learned in 
Arthur's classroom to good use. I am pleased to report that the Federal 
budget is now balanced, and in fact, we are anticipating a sizable 
surplus this year. I

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give Arthur Johnson a great deal of credit for that accomplishment?
  Arthur has served Maine and the nation in so many ways. He was a 
legendary professor; was an outstanding President of the University, 
and had the foresight to found the Maine Council on Economic Education 
and numerous other organizations that are contributing to the vibrant 
future of our state and nation.
  Arthur Johnson is a man of integrity, intellect, and respect. I am 
proud to count him among my friends, and to offer my thanks to him for 
his many contributions both to my life, and to the lives of all 
Mainers.

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