[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 26 (Monday, February 9, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S2026]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       REMEMBERING DON ALEXANDER

 Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, it was with sadness that I 
learned of the death of Don Alexander. I was honored and fortunate to 
get to know him in the later stages of his distinguished career when I 
joined the Finance Committee. His advice and guidance on a variety of 
matters, but particularly on issues involving the Internal Revenue 
Service, were invaluable to my staff and me. With Don, you knew he was 
always going to bring to bear the wisdom acquired over years of service 
to his country, and the taxpayers, and do so with the enthusiasm and 
energy of a person half his age.
  Throughout his career, Don always stepped forward to answer his 
country's call to duty. He took his integrity, thoughtfulness, and 
decency to the battlefields in World War II, and to the Internal 
Revenue Service where he was Commissioner during some of its most 
troubling times. Don confronted all challenges with confidence and 
determination, never wavering from his principals or strong sense of 
fairness.
  At a time when our President is calling for all Americans to consider 
the importance and the need for government service, we need look no 
farther for a role model than former Commissioner Alexander. I honor 
him for his service to our country and all that he did to make us a 
stronger Nation.

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