[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Page 2086]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                    CONGRATULATING SENATOR CARNAHAN

  Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, Senator Carnahan just gave her first 
speech in the Senate. I listened to her speech. Our country has been 
blessed with men and women who have stepped forward to serve over many 
years. Some have stepped forward during times of great difficulty, none 
in more difficult circumstances than Senator Carnahan. Her husband, a 
candidate for the Senate, was tragically killed in an airplane crash, 
and she subsequently was appointed to the Senate.
  I listened to her speech this morning. She will make a significant 
contribution to this country and to the debate on important issues such 
as education in the Senate. I know her late husband would be so proud 
today of the legacy for which she continues fighting--progress in our 
country's education system. I thank her for what she is doing and for 
her service to our country and congratulate her this morning on her 
statement to the Senate.

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