[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 49 (Monday, March 31, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E442]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN REMEMBRANCE OF SENATOR HOWARD METZENBAUM

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 31, 2008

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of Howard 
Metzenbaum, former U.S. Senator from Ohio. He was a close friend to me 
and a great asset to this country. I valued greatly my relationship 
with him; I turned to him frequently for advice and inspiration. He was 
a consummate consumer advocate, labor rights advocate, accomplished 
legislator and an important figure in Ohio's political history.
  Senator Metzenbaum's steadfast support for consumer rights and worker 
protections, as well as his commitment to protecting the working class 
in this country, still serves as a constant motivation for me in my 
service to my constituents.
  During his years in the Senate, Mr. Metzenbaum introduced and passed 
several important pieces of legislation such as The Nutrition 
Information and Labeling Act of 1990 and the Cable Act of 1992, which 
re-regulated cable TV rates. Following his retirement from the Senate, 
Mr. Metzenbaum served as the Chairman for the Consumer Federation of 
America for ten years, a demonstration of his dedication to consumer 
interest.
  Senator Metzenbaum will be remembered as a savvy businessman and 
staunch advocate for Ohio's working men and women. From parking lots to 
newspapers and airports his investments secured his legacy in Ohio as 
both an iron-willed businessman and politician. He was a fearless 
opponent of all things related to special interests--if a bill did not 
have the best interest of workers and consumers in mind, it would not 
budge in the Senate. He was one of the greatest senators to serve this 
country. Ohio was fortunate to be the beneficiaries of his service, and 
I was very fortunate to be the recipient of his wisdom and guidance. My 
thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues please join me in honoring the life of 
Howard Metzenbaum, a dedicated citizen and politician of Ohio, whose 
forceful legislative, economic and personal contributions to this 
country will live on long into the future.

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