[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2320]
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                 A SALUTE TO REPRESENTATIVE JANE HARMAN

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 12, 1998

  Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to a very 
unique Member of this body. Congresswoman Jane Harman is leaving the 
House, and while we will miss her presence and service, we can't help 
but share in her excitement as she moves on.
  Most of us know her as our friend Jane. But many in Washington call 
her GI Jane, and for good reason. This is the woman who makes it 
through the Army physical training test without breaking a sweat, and 
supports our military women and men without missing a beat.
  I'll always remember how Jane forced this body to recognize that the 
women of our Nation's armed services should be rewarded, not punished, 
for their bravery and service. Yet when some in our Congress sought to 
limit their right to control their own bodies, Jane was always there to 
speak out for our women soldiers.
  And Jane was always there when her district needed her. She saved 
jobs, protected her district's military base and worked to make our 
Federal Government accountable to its people. Mrs. Harman has been an 
especially indefatigable advocate for her native State of California.
  We'll certainly miss Congresswoman Harman. But we have to realize 
that GI Jane has bigger and better things waiting to be explored, and 
she has another name as well: Mom. So Jane, as you return to your 
family, and to the life that awaits you after Congress, take with you 
the memories of your service in the House of Representatives. 
California--and Congress--is better for your time here.

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