[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 102 (Monday, July 27, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S9041]
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         UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--H. CON. RES. 310 AND 311

  Mr. LOTT. I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate receives H. 
Con. Res. 310 and 311, the resolutions be deemed agreed to, the 
preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be laid upon the 
table.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I thank the Senators for their attention to 
these resolutions. I am pleased that we are going to have an 
appropriate memorial ceremony tomorrow to honor these two fallen 
policemen. They represent the very best of those that serve our country 
and work with us in the Senate, from our personal staffs, to the floor 
staff, to the officers of the Senate, to the policemen, the people 
throughout these Capitol buildings.
  They certainly did their job last week, and the country and we owe 
them a personal debt of gratitude. As I said this morning when we 
opened the Chamber, we see them every day. And we get to know them 
personally. They are part of our family. And I have sensed today that 
every Senator and every person I have talked to has a sense of deep 
sympathy and sorrow for this event.
  We will take every precaution to make sure that the Capitol is 
secure, but that it remains the people's body and the people have 
access to it. I also have asked Senator Daschle to join me in 
designating a Senator on both sides to make sure that in fact, the 
officers' families are appropriately cared for so that we can take a 
look at what benefits they are entitled to and what happens with their 
memorial fund. We will make a decision and we will report to the rest 
of the Senate about how to proceed in that area if there is a need for 
it.
  I yield the floor.
  Mr. DASCHLE addressed the Chair.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The minority leader is recognized.

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