[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 165 (Friday, November 19, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S15223]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          THANKS TO THE STAFF

  Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, we are awaiting one final legislative 
measure that we expect to clear tonight. In the meantime, I thank the 
floor staff for all of their assistance with this legislative flurry 
this evening and earlier today. I also express my thanks to the staff 
of the Senate for their ongoing assistance to me and to other Senators.
  I take this opportunity to also praise my own staff, which has worked 
so hard during this last legislative session. It has been a very 
productive one, and I feel very fortunate to have such a talented and 
hard-working staff to support me in my efforts to serve the people of 
Maine. I thank the presiding officer for his patience as we have 
proceeded through this last-minute flurry of legislation. We can be 
proud of the fact that we have been able to clear a great deal of 
legislation today that will make a real difference for the families of 
America.

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