[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 141 (Friday, October 9, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S12161]
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          TRIBUTE TO SENATOR JOHN GLENN, A TRUE AMERICAN HERO

  Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to a special 
colleague and a true American hero, John Glenn of Ohio.
  During his distinguished career, Senator Glenn has used his boundless 
energy and expertise to work for effective and efficient government and 
world peace. He is one of our most beloved national figures and a role 
model to people of all ages and all backgrounds from all over the 
world.
  I was a teenager when the nation watched in awe as John Glenn became 
the first American to orbit the earth. I never would have guessed 
during those spectacular early days of the space program that someday I 
would have an office next to his in the United States Senate. It has 
been my great privilege to serve with him and to know him as both a 
friend and a colleague.
  Today, he is at Cape Canaveral preparing to visit space again. I know 
my colleagues share in my admiration and pride for Senator Glenn as he 
boldly goes once more into space. I wish him an exciting journey, a 
safe return and wonderful retirement.
  I yield the floor and suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll
  Mr. COATS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Gorton). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.

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