[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 86 (Friday, June 30, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1160]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


   RENAMING THE JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN POST OFFICE THE LES ASPIN POST 
                            OFFICE BUILDING

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                         HON. THOMAS M. BARRETT

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 29, 2000

  Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity 
to share with my colleagues my great pride and respect for former 
colleague and friend, Les Aspin. I wholeheartedly support renaming the 
Janesville, Wisconsin Post Office as the Les Aspin Post Office.
  Les Aspin was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1938. He graduated 
summa cum laude from Yale University, and later received a degree in 
politics, philosophy and economics from Oxford University. He completed 
his doctorate in economics at the Massachusetts Institute of 
Technology. From 1969 to 1971, Aspin was distinguished professor of 
international policy at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  In 1971, Aspin was first elected to the United States House of 
Representatives from the First Congressional District of Wisconsin. 
During his 22 years in the House, his interest and dedication to 
international security, defense and arms control earned him 
Chairmanship on the House Armed Services Committee from 1985 to 1993. 
Following his tenure in Congress, he served as Secretary of Defense 
from 1993-1994 in the cabinet of President William J. Clinton. His 
unparalleled expertise and influence on Department of Defense issues 
have guided the development of a comprehensive defense policy for the 
United States.
  In 1994, the Marquette University Les Aspin Center for Government was 
founded in his honor. The Aspin Center was established under the same 
ideals and integrity with which Dr. Aspin conducted his political 
career. The Aspin Center is designed to educate future leaders by 
giving students an opportunity to participate in the American political 
process through Congressional internships.
  On May 21, 1995, our dear friend and esteemed colleague passed away 
at the age of 57. It is my honor to have served Wisconsin with the 
distinguished Dr. Les Aspin, and I believe that it is fitting for his 
memory to be honored in the district in which he served.

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