[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 32 (Thursday, February 27, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E336]
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 DR. ALLAN H. MELTZER HONORED BY RECEPTION OF THE FIRST IRVING KRISTOL 
                                 AWARD

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                            HON. JIM SAXTON

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 27, 2003

  Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Dr. Allan H. 
Meltzer upon receiving the first Irving Kristol Award at the annual 
dinner of the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) last night. Dr. 
Meltzer's insightful lecture on international economics and the role of 
the United States in world affairs immediately followed an historic 
address by President George W. Bush.
  Dr. Meltzer was recognized for his important contributions to 
monetary economics, economic history, and political theory. He has 
recently written a well-received and definitive history of the first 
several decades of the Federal Reserve System.
  Dr. Meltzer also served as chairman of the International Financial 
Institution Advisory Commission, which made a series of recommendations 
for reform of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, and 
other development banks.
  He also has testified before Congress many times, including before 
the Joint Economic Committee on several occasions. The members of the 
Joint Economic Committee have benefited from Dr. Meltzer's expertise 
over the years, and I also appreciate his serving as a consultant to 
our committee. This award from the American Enterprise Institute to 
this distinguished scholar is well deserved.

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