[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 22 (Thursday, February 15, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S1441]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
CONGRATULATING SENATOR CARNAHAN
Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, Senator Carnahan just gave her first
speech in the Senate. I listened to her speech. Our country has been
blessed with men and women who have stepped forward to serve over many
years. Some have stepped forward during times of great difficulty, none
in more difficult circumstances than Senator Carnahan. Her husband, a
candidate for the Senate, was tragically killed in an airplane crash,
and she subsequently was appointed to the Senate.
I listened to her speech this morning. She will make a significant
contribution to this country and to the debate on important issues such
as education in the Senate. I know her late husband would be so proud
today of the legacy for which she continues fighting--progress in our
country's education system. I thank her for what she is doing and for
her service to our country and congratulate her this morning on her
statement to the Senate.
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