[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 173 (Thursday, December 13, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S13080]
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                    CONGRATULATING SENATOR MIKULSKI

  Mr. BOND. Madam President, I yield myself such time as I may require.
  First, before I get into the discussion of this amendment, which I 
think is very important, I want to add an earthly endorsement to the 
holy blessings that our Chaplain just brought upon our very good friend 
and colleague, Senator Barbara Mikulski.
  It is a great honor she receives today. We all rejoice with her. She 
has been an outstanding Member of this body, one whose compassion, 
commitment, and good humor have seen us through many difficult times.
  As one who has had the pleasure of working with her on the Veterans 
Affairs, HUD, Independent Agencies appropriations subcommittee, I can 
tell you there is no finer, more dedicated servant in the Senate. It is 
with great joy that we congratulate her on the very outstanding and 
generous award made to her today by the land of her forefathers, the 
Government of Poland.
  With that, we say good wishes and congratulations, Barbara. It is a 
well deserved honor.

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