[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 146 (Monday, October 25, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S13106]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     SENATOR LEAHY'S 10,000TH VOTE

   Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, I rise to recognize one of my 
colleagues, Senator Pat Leahy, who has cast his 10,000th vote. I 
congratulate him on his tenure in the Senate.
  Senator Leahy and I have worked together in the past on many 
agricultural issues and legislation as members of the Senate Committee 
on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Most notably we worked closely 
together on two farm bills, both in 1990 when Senator leahy served as 
chairman of the committee and in 1996 when I served as chairman. 
Senator Leahy joined with me in reviewing the organization of the U.S. 
Department of Agriculture and developing legislation to streamline its 
operations. We both share an interest in conservation issues and have 
worked together to provide opportunities for farmers to preserve and 
protect their natural resources.
  We have both recognized the importance of a bipartisan approach on 
major legislation originating in the committee. I value the partnership 
that we formed to move important agricultural legislation through the 
committee and through the Senate.
  My colleague, Senator Pat Leahy, deserves commendation for his 
service and tenure in the Senate. I am proud to serve with him and look 
forward to working together in the future on issues of mutual 
interest.

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