[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 14]
[Senate]
[Page 20213]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                       THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, we note with great pleasure that the 
distinguished President pro tempore, Senator Thurmond of South 
Carolina, is present and accounted for, as always. We are truly blessed 
and thankful for the indomitable spirit and the magnificent personality 
and the leadership of Senator Thurmond. It is good to see him here 
looking great this morning.
  Mr. THURMOND. Thank you very much.

                          ____________________