[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 28 (Tuesday, March 6, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E282]
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                 BILL FRENZEL, ORDER OF THE RISING SUN

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                        HON. JAMES C. GREENWOOD

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 6, 2001

  Mr. GREENWOOD. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I take a 
moment to recognize one of our former colleagues, Bill Frenzel of 
Minnesota. Bill recently received the Order of the Rising Sun from the 
Emperor of Japan. This decision is one of the highest honors that can 
be bestowed on someone of non-Japanese descent. Such a distinguished 
honor highlights his dedication and many years of service to the 
development of Japanese-American relations. Many of these efforts began 
right here while he was serving on the House Ways and Means Committee. 
Bill was known as the most active Republican on trade matters and was 
an instrumental player in the advancement of the trade relationship 
between America and Japan.
  During the last six years, Bill has served as the Chairman of the 
Japan-America Society of Washington, DC, a non-partisan educational and 
cultural organization. Founded in 1957, it serves as the primary forum 
in the Mid-Atlantic region for promoting understanding between the two 
countries. While there, Bill has worked hard to foster the development 
of an open, U.S.-Japanese dialogue. His efforts helped create an honest 
discussion regarding cultural differences, unfair trade practices, 
protectionist measures and the need for increased Japanese 
participation in multinational corporations.
  Bill's work has been essential in creating stronger ground for trade 
relations between our great nations. His commitment to secure a 
productive working relationship has resulted in a sound base that will 
further continuing economic and political endeavors. It is an honor to 
recognize his work today on the floor, and I thank him for his 
dedication to such an important area of our foreign policy.

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