[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 136 (Friday, October 2, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Pages S11357-S11358]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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             TRIBUTE TO COLONEL SAM ROBERTS, USAF (RETIRED)

 Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, I rise today in recognition of a 
great American patriot and fellow Montanan, Colonel Sam Roberts, U.S. 
Air Force, retired.
  Colonel Roberts is a true American hero, who exemplifies the meaning 
of duty, honor and country. Today, in my

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home state of Montana, Colonel Roberts will be honored at the 
University of Montana during an 80th anniversary ceremony for the 
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC).
  Colonel Roberts received many honors during his career. These awards 
include the Bronze Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross, two Air Medals 
and Commendation Awards from both the Army and the Air Force. In the 
1960's, Colonel Roberts, who was assigned to the Strategic Air Command, 
briefed our Nation's leaders about the threats to our country and 
potential targets for the United States during the cold war.
  Sam Roberts was a great leader of those under his command. His motto: 
``Don't ask any of your men to do anything that you wouldn't do 
yourself or that you wouldn't show them how to do yourself,'' is a 
cornerstone that we should look for in the future leaders of our 
military.
  I salute Colonel Sam Roberts, and his lovely wife, Kathleen, for the 
sacrifices they made during Sam's career and thank them for a job well 
done. I consider it an honor and privilege to call Sam and Kathleen 
Roberts my friends.

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