[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 17 (Thursday, January 30, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S1789]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              DAVID HOPPE

  Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I want to take a moment to join many of 
my colleagues, Democrats and Republicans, to thank Dave Hoppe for his 
service to the Senate and to wish him well as he continues to pursue 
new opportunities.
  One of the reasons we will miss Dave is because he exemplifies the 
best of the Senate--a place where we can find compromise, a place where 
we can disagree passionately, but one where we can do so honestly, and 
amicably.
  From personal experience, I can tell you that Dave is a gifted 
negotiator, and, when necessary, a tough adversary.
  But I can also tell you that much of what I admire about him--much of 
what we all admire about him--transcends his political skill, and his 
legislative prowess. It is his decency.
  In 1997, Dave drew on his personal experience, and became integral in 
bringing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act into being. In 
talking about the issue of disability in our society, Bob Dole once 
said, ``some issues transcend politics, foster a bipartisan spirit, and 
result in legislation that makes a real and lasting difference.''
  Because of Dave, disability education is one of those issues.
  And, as Dave leaves, I think we could modify Bob Dole's words. There 
are some people who transcend politics, foster a bipartisan spirit, and 
make a real and lasting difference. Dave is one of those people.
  So, Dave, I want to thank you, congratulate you, and wish you and 
Karen--and Katie and Geoffrey and Gregory--all the best in the years 
ahead.
  Mr. ALLARD. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Dole). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.

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