[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 16 (Tuesday, February 6, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E119]
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                IN RECOGNITION OF SENATOR ALAN CRANSTON

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                            HON. ADAM SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 6, 2001

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in celebration of the life of 
the late Senator Alan Cranston. Growing up in California, I developed a 
strong admiration for the life and work of this great leader. As a 
young man living in Northern California and attending Stanford 
University, I came to view Senator Cranston as a model for our time and 
an inspiration to young people everywhere. He served a legendary four 
terms in the United States Senate and made history by being the only 
U.S. Senator ever to have been elected his Party's Whip seven times. 
His vibrant intellect, persuasive skill, and even-handed approach were 
recognized by leaders here and abroad, and Senator Cranston came to be 
seen as guiding hand in shaping many of the important legislative 
measures that came up for consideration during his 24 years on Capitol 
Hill. His devotion to the causes he cared about and his expertise on 
both domestic policy and international relations made him one of the 
most talented and well-respected public servants of this century.
  The people of California will be forever grateful for the many 
accomplishments of Senator Alan Cranston. He was a tireless advocate 
for his constituents, while always being mindful of the needs of the 
entire nation. His efforts to provide affordable housing, protect our 
environment, secure a woman's right to choose, and advocate for the 
disabled paved the way for groundbreaking legislation that transformed 
domestic policy in the United States. But what Senator Cranston is best 
known for is his lifelong commitment to world peace and his 
conscientious objection to nuclear weapons. He played a pivotal role in 
developing arms reduction and nuclear arms control treaties and 
traveled the world, building relationships with foreign leaders and 
promoting peace. Senator Cranston will always be remembered for his 
many contributions to the global community, and I am proud to rise 
today in celebration of his life of service to the state of California, 
this nation, and our world.

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