[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 8182]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATING SENATOR WARNER

  Mr. ALLEN. Mr. President, as the clock strikes midnight, an historic 
event will occur for all of us in the Senate, but obviously an 
important date in the history of Virginia. In all of our history, we 
have had 51 Senators from the Commonwealth of Virginia, such as John 
Tyler who became President, and Madison, and many great Senators. A 
historic achievement is being achieved tonight with my wonderful 
partner and our colleague, John Warner, which is a testament to his 
abilities as a leader and the high esteem in which he is held by the 
people of Virginia.
  Tonight, in fact at this very moment, our wonderful colleague John 
Warner surpasses on the all-time list Senator Carter Glass, who served 
in this body for over 26 years. Senator Warner's extraordinary term of 
service is now second to only Harry Byrd in serving in the Senate. He 
was elected in 1978 and he has spent the last 26 years serving this 
country.
  He is a man who loves his job. He is a man from whom we always learn 
something new, valuable, insightful, or humorous. He is a unique blend 
of a military leader, having served in World War II and in Korea.
  Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the balance 
of his remarks be printed in the Record.
  Mr. ALLEN. No, I object. He is a country gentleman, a legal scholar, 
a historian, a great storyteller, and an esteemed statesman, all with 
the joy of life of a 12-year-old boy. He loves his job. He loves the 
Senate. And we love him and congratulate him on this momentous 
occasion.
  (Applause, Senators rising.)

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