[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 103 (Thursday, July 25, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1404]
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                        THE HONORABLE TONY HALL

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                    HON. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR.

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 25, 2002

  Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, it is with mixed emotion that I say 
goodbye to my dear friend and colleague, Tony Hall.
  Anyone who knows Tony, knows him to be one of the most considerate, 
and kindest gentlemen ever to grace this House with his presence. There 
is a reason why he has been nominated three times for the Nobel Peace 
Prize, where most of us would be honored just to be considered once.
  Tony's commitment to the survival of children, particularly in poor 
countries, along with his support of development assistance programs in 
the world's neediest countries, makes him eminently qualified to 
represent the United States to the United Nations food and agriculture 
agencies in Rome. Tony's work and dedication in promoting hunger relief 
programs and improving international human rights conditions is 
legendary. I still remember when, nine years ago, in an effort to draw 
attention to the plight of hungry people in the US and around the 
world, he fasted for three weeks in response to the abolishment of the 
Hunger Committee.
  Mr. Speaker, it's this dedication and compassion that will make Tony 
an excellent Ambassador. While the House will lose a dear and respected 
friend once he is confirmed by the Senate, the United Nations will gain 
a fair and principled man who, I am certain, will do wonders for the 
poor and needy of the world.
  Though I am sad to see Tony leave, I am happy for him, and for all 
the good work that lies ahead of him.

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