[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S11682]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO JEANE KIRKPATRICK

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, today America mourns the loss of one of 
its great public servants and patriots, Dr. Jeane Kirkpatrick.
  Dr. Kirkpatrick was the first woman to serve as U.S. Permanent 
Representative to the United Nations. During her tenure at the U.N., 
she was a vigorous advocate of American interests. She also recognized 
the strong moral leadership that this Nation provides for the rest of 
the world.
  She was awarded numerous honors for her work. Among them, she 
received the Nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of 
Freedom.
  Mr. President, few can match the courage that Dr. Kirkpatrick brought 
to defending freedom and American interests around the world. She was a 
warrior for human rights, for freedom, and for her Nation. Few have or 
ever will match her service to our country. We, and millions around the 
world, are in her debt. We will miss her greatly.

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