[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 21 (Wednesday, February 14, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E192]
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                HONORING THE LIFE OF SAMUEL H. DAY, JR.

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                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 14, 2001

  Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Sam Day, 
Jr., a tireless advocate for peace and justice. Sam Day's efforts to 
preserve our planet from nuclear destruction have been recognized not 
only in our home community of Madison, Wisconsin, but across the 
country and around the world.
  I first heard of Sam Day long before I ever had the honor of meeting 
him. It was back in the late 70s. In high school, I studied Sam's 
legal, ethical, and moral case against the U.S. government and his 
steadfast support for the First Amendment; his unyielding respect for 
our Constitution. As editor of ``The Progressive'' Magazine, Sam Day 
agreed to publish ``The H-Bomb Secret: How We Got It, Why We're Telling 
It.'' The federal government tried to prevent publication of that 
article, bringing suit against the magazine in a case that upheld our 
right to free speech. By publishing that article, Sam taught us much 
more than how to build a bomb. His efforts taught us about the right of 
a citizen to question his or her government . . .  a radical notion 
whether you're seventeen or seventy. And he taught us the obligation of 
every human being to actively oppose nuclear annihilation, no matter 
what the personal toll. These are lessons that I carry with me every 
day into the Halls of Congress.
  Sam's commitment to social change was unwavering; his mission the 
same whether challenging the government of the United States on its 
nuclear policies or challenging our local bus company on policies that 
adversely affected people with disabilities--to protect and preserve 
humanity in the face of everything from outright aggression to 
insensitive indifference. He remained, until the very end, a self-
proclaimed, ``Old Codger for Peace.'' Our nation has lost a powerful 
voice of conscience. I ask the Congress today to recognize the life of 
Sam Day, Jr., an indefatigable fighter for peace, and to continue, 
through our own words and deeds, his lifelong pursuit of justice.

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