[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 130 (Monday, October 7, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1769-E1770]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO DR. CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER

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                          HON. CHRISTOPHER COX

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 7, 2002

  Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Charles Krauthammer, 
a journalist who is very well known to the Members of this body. On 
September 5, 2002, Charles Krauthammer was honored with the ``Mightier 
Pen'' award from the Center for Security Policy.
  The Center for Security Policy launched the ``Mightier Pen'' Award in 
2001 to recognize individuals who have, through their published 
writings, contributed to the public's appreciation of the need for 
robust U.S. national security policies and military strength as an 
indispensable ingredient in promoting international peace.

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  This is not the first, or the most widely known honor for Dr. 
Krauthammer. He has received many such honors before, among the most 
significant being the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for distinguished commentary 
and the 1984 National Magazine Award for essays.
  Today, I bring to the attention of my colleagues the ``Mightier Pen'' 
Award not only because it has meaning with respect to Dr. Krauthammer's 
talent and intellect, but because it has particular meaning for our 
nation, even more so as we consider the next steps in the War on 
Terrorism.
  Dr. Krauthammer initiated his weekly column for The Washington Post 
in January 1985. It now appears in more than 100 newspapers. Most of us 
have had the chance to read him weekly. We could do no better than to 
consider his cogent analysis as we make critical decisions in the 
coming weeks and months that will doubtlessly influence the future of 
our national security for many years to come.

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