[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Page 2069]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                      CONGRATULATING SENATOR BYRD

  Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, before I go on to touch on the issue of 
prescription drugs for a few moments, I, too, join with the majority 
leader, Senator Lott, and the minority whip, Senator Reid, in 
congratulating Senator Byrd on the anniversary of his Senate service.
  I think what is especially striking about Senator Byrd's 
contributions is that when so many get tired, and so many get 
frustrated and exasperated with public service--we all know there is 
plenty in which you can be frustrated about--Senator Byrd does not give 
up. He does not flinch from the kinds of travails of public service. He 
seems to get stronger and stronger.
  Those of us who watch him and seek him out for his counsel very much 
appreciate his contributions to the Senate. But this Senator especially 
appreciates one of his traits, which I think is the hallmark of being 
successful in any field, and that is his persistence. He is persistent 
about public service. He is persistent about upholding the standards of 
the Senate.
  I join with the majority leader, Senator Lott, and the minority whip 
in congratulating our friend and colleague, Senator Byrd.

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