[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 131 (Friday, October 1, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2012-E2013]
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                            RECOGNIZING BASF

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 1, 1999

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize BASF for its 
outstanding contributions to the community.
  BASF is one of the world's leading agriculture product companies. Its 
products range from natural gas, oil, petrochemicals and innovative 
intermediates to high-value-added chemicals, crop protection agents and 
pharmaceuticals. Among BASF'S Hallmarks are its comprehensive know-how, 
highly developed integrated systems, which are called Verbund and a 
significant proportion of specialities.
  BASF has an enviable and long history of innovative crop protection 
technologies and agronomic systems. But perhaps nowhere is the rich 
legacy of BASF more evident than in the soybean industry. BASF also 
helps cotton growers around the world solve costly insect, disease, 
weed control and plant physiology problems in more than 50 crops. When 
it comes to weed control, BASF is the peanut producer's oldest and most 
reliable partner. BASF is also instrumental for its agricultural 
products in the crops of corn, rice, apples, citrus and fruits, and 
vegetables.
  All of BASF's products and services help to conserve and maintain 
values. As a company that operates throughout the world, BASF is 
responsible for the effects of its products and processes on humans and 
the environment. BASF is constantly looking for improvements in safety, 
environmental protection, and health.
  Founded in 1965, BASF is committed to being the best provider of 
knowledge and innovative solutions for crop protection, in the eyes of 
its customers, employees and the public.
  Mr. Speaker, I recognize BASF for its service to the community, 
nation and world. I urge

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my colleagues to join me in wishing BASF many more years of continued 
success.

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