[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 39 (Thursday, March 22, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E424]
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INTRODUCING LEGISLATION TO AWARD THE CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL TO FORMER 
                        SENATOR EUGENE McCARTHY

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                         HON. MARTIN OLAV SABO

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 22, 2001

  Mr. SABO. Mr. Speaker, today, I am introducing legislation to 
authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress 
to former Senator Eugene Joseph McCarthy in recognition of his 
exemplary service and lifelong dedication to the nation and its people.
  Mr. Speaker, Senator McCarthy has a distinguished record of public 
service to the American people. As a member of the United States Senate 
and House of Representatives, as a candidate for the Democratic 
presidential nomination, and as a private citizen, Senator McCarthy 
made lasting contributions to the nation's welfare.
  During his ten years of service in the House of Representatives, 
Eugene McCarthy dedicated himself to improving the lives of his fellow 
Americans by forming the Democratic Study Group, devoted to advancing 
the interests of working Americans. Eugene McCarthy also served 
honorably as a United States Senator while he fought to advance the 
causes of peace and democracy in the United States and abroad.
  Through his efforts to shape legislation, Eugene McCarthy has 
exemplified the highest standards of public service. His dedication to 
the principles of honesty and fairness are evident in his efforts to 
pass civil rights legislation, increase the minimum wage, shape a just 
tax policy, reform government institutions, and promote a peaceful 
foreign policy.
  Senator McCarthy waged a principled campaign for the Democratic 
presidential nomination in 1968. His stand against the Vietnam War 
inspired young people to believe they could make a difference in public 
life.
  Since leaving the United States Senate, Eugene McCarthy has dedicated 
himself to sharing his ideas and knowledge by writing books and poetry 
and by speaking to audiences throughout the United States and around 
the world. Eugene McCarthy epitomizes the most deeply held and 
cherished values of our nation.
  Mr. Speaker, Senator McCarthy is an esteemed fellow Minnesotan and 
friend. I invite my colleagues to join me in honoring former Senator 
Eugene Joseph McCarthy for his unique contributions to our nation.

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