[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Page 2378]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         THANKING SENATE STAFF

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, if I could resume, I thank the assistants 
who came with the Chief Justice from the Supreme Court. I thank the 
Secretary of the Senate, Gary Sisco; the Sergeant at Arms, Jim Ziglar; 
and the Deputy Sergeant at Arms, Loretta Symms, who also gave us our 
instructions--the first time in history, I am sure, that a woman called 
the Senate to order.
  I would like to thank the secretary of the majority, Elizabeth 
Letchworth; counsel of the Senate, Tom Griffith, and deputy Morgan 
Frankel, our special impeachment counsel, Mike Wallace; my chief of 
staff, Dave Hoppe--who has just been tremendous and worked untold 
hours--and also all of our assistants at the desk--and especially our 
friend Scott Bates--for their wonderful work. I want the Record to 
reflect how much we appreciate the dedication and the long hours, the 
patience, and the competence of all these staff members.
  I would like to yield to Senator Daschle for his comments in this 
area.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Democratic leader.
  Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I know I speak for all of my colleagues 
on this side of the aisle, sharing the expressions of gratitude that 
Senator Lott has just articulated for all of our staff. They have done 
a remarkable job. He mentioned all those who work for all of us. Let me 
mention a couple of people who work for those of us on this side: Bob 
Bower, Bill Corr, Pete Rouse, Marty Paone, and so many people who were 
particularly responsible for the fact that we were able to conduct our 
work so effectively throughout this very difficult challenge.
  So on behalf of the Democratic Caucus, we join with Senator Lott in 
expressing our deep sense of gratitude for the great, great job that 
they have done in these difficult weeks that we have now concluded.
  I yield the floor.
  Mr. CHAFEE addressed the Chair.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair recognizes the Senator from Rhode 
Island.


                     APPRECIATION TO THE LEADERSHIP

  Mr. CHAFEE. I wonder if this isn't an appropriate time to express our 
appreciation to our two leaders for guiding us through these very 
difficult times.
  (Applause, Senators rising.)

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