[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 21 (Wednesday, February 14, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S1374]
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           EXPRESSING SYMPATHY FOR LOST LOVED ONES IN HAWAII

  Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I express my sincerest sympathies to the 
families of those who have lost loved ones in two unrelated incidents 
the U.S. military in Hawaii during the past week.
  On Friday afternoon, the U.S.S. Greeneville collided with the Ehime 
Maru, a Japanese fishing vessel. I join President Bush in expressing my 
regret to the people of Japan for this tragedy. My heart goes out to 
the families of the nine people who are still missing following this 
incident.
  On Monday evening, two UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters crashed during a 
training exercise at the Kahuku Military Training Area, resulting in 
six deaths. My thoughts and prayers are with the families and units who 
are mourning the loss of their loved ones. I also wish a speedy 
recovery to those soldiers who are recovering from injuries sustained 
in this accident.
  I am certain that the investigations into these incidents will be 
thorough and comprehensive. But my purpose today is not to question why 
these incidents occurred, but to express the genuine sadness and 
concern that I share with the people of Hawaii and the rest of the 
nation over these two unfortunate episodes.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Edwards). The Senator from Hawaii is 
recognized.
  (The remarks of Mr. Akaka pertaining to the introduction of S. 329 
are located in today's Record under ``Statements on Introduced Bills 
and Joint Resolutions.'')
  Mr. AKAKA. I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, what is the parliamentary situation?

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