[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 114 (Wednesday, September 2, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S9890]
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                       TRIBUTE TO STROM THURMOND

  Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I wish to join my colleagues today in 
commending our dear friend from South Carolina for achieving the 
significant mark of having voted on 15,000 occasions as a Member of the 
Senate. He has been a wonderful friend to me; he was a great friend of 
my father's, who served with him in this body. I know there have been 
many kind things said about him today. I just want to add my voice to 
those accolades. What a great joy it is to serve with this remarkable 
American. I did not want the day to end without offering my words of 
congratulations to this fine young man from South Carolina.
  Mr. President, I yield the floor.
  Mr. JEFFORDS addressed the Chair.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Vermont.
  Mr. JEFFORDS. I ask unanimous consent I may proceed as if in morning 
business for 5 minutes.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate is already in morning business, 
with the 10 minute limitation. The Senator is recognized.

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