September 2, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9847 not before the year 2003, before North Mr. COATS. I would be more than In his 45 years in this body, Senator Korea would come into full compliance pleased to. THURMOND has fought passionately to with its obligations under the NPT. Mr. LOTT. I know other Senators fulfill that responsibility as he has un- The whole idea of the Agreed Frame- may want to speak briefly also on this derstood it. His tenacity and dedica- work was in fact to bring North Korea subject. tion to the causes in which he believes into full compliance with the NPT and f are legendary. to go beyond the NPT’s requirements He fought for 20 years to require by requiring North Korea to freeze and SENATOR STROM THURMOND warning labels on alcohol. In 1988, then dismantle its plutonium produc- CASTS HIS 15,000TH VOTE thanks to Senator THURMOND’s unwav- tion facilities, and to place all its spent Mr. LOTT. Madam President, I ering leadership, the Senate finally nuclear fuel in canisters safeguarded speak, I am sure, for the entire Senate voted to do just that. and monitored by the IAEA and even- in extending congratulations to Sen- Five years later, in a tragic irony, tually remove that spent fuel from ator THURMOND, a great Senator from Senator THURMOND’s family experi- North Korea. These represent signifi- South Carolina, for having just cast his enced the kind of agony known to too cant security gains for the United 15,000th vote in this Chamber. many American families. States and we should honor our com- An occasion like this reminds us of His beloved daughter Nancy was lost, mitments under the agreement to real- the continuity and the stability which killed by a drunk driver. She was only ize these gains. the framers of the Constitution sought 22. Nothing can heal the pain of losing We should not give North Korea an to establish in the Senate. I am sure someone so dear. excuse to walk away from its obliga- that they had Senator STROM THUR- tions under the Agreed Framework and But I hope that this distinguished MOND in mind when they sought that. to resume the production of plutonium Senator takes some comfort in know- In the person of Senator THURMOND ing that, thanks to his tenacity, per- for nuclear weapons. I believe that is their intent was most notably fulfilled. what the McCain amendment would do, haps another father, somewhere in I am sure that if our distinguished America, will tuck his own little girl and that is why I voted to table the President pro tempore were to ask McCain amendment. safely into bed tonight, instead of which of those 15,000 votes he considers AMENDMENT NO. 3526 mourning her too-early death at the his most important, he would probably hands of a drunk driver. Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, respond, even though I am sure he was is the Senator from Kentucky correct Senator THURMOND truly is an insti- proud of the vote he just cast, that the that the pending amendment is the tution within an institution. most important one is the next vote, Hutchison amendment? His long and distinguished career is The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- for STROM always looks ahead. remarkable for its many successes— ator is correct. Today, we join him in looking ahead, both in and out of the Senate. Mr. MCCONNELL. It is my under- not recounting the tremendous record In addition to being the longest-serv- standing Senator HUTCHISON may want that he sets with this vote and all the ing U.S. Senator in history, he has also to modify her amendment. votes of the past but, rather, counting served as a senator in the South Caro- Mrs. HUTCHISON addressed the on his future votes for what is good and lina State legislature and as Governor Chair. right for the country he has served so of that great State. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- long. He has been a senior member of both ator from Texas is recognized. Madam President, this is a mile- the Democratic and Republican parties Mrs. HUTCHISON. Madam President, stone. This is a magnificent gentleman and the Presidential candidate of a I would like to offer a modification to who brings tremendous credit to his third party. How many more people my amendment that will be argued and constituency, his State, to the U.S. can say that in this country? offered by Senator COATS from Indiana. Senate, and to America. I am very He volunteered for service in World It is acceptable to me as a modification proud to call him a colleague and to War II and, on June 5, 1945, at the age of my amendment. commend him for this 15,000th vote he of 43, took part in the first drop of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- has just cast. D-Day invasion—the air drop of Amer- ator has a right to modify the amend- I yield the floor. ican troops on Normandy Beach. ment. Mr. DASCHLE addressed the Chair. I am told that Senator THURMOND Mr. COATS addressed the Chair. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The wanted to parachute onto Normandy The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Democratic leader is recognized. Beach. But another officer—who clear- ator from Indiana. Mr. DASCHLE. Madam President, I ly did not know who he was dealing Mr. COATS. There is apparently join my colleagues in congratulating with—decided Senator THURMOND was some question about clearing this today the distinguished Senator from too old to jump out of an airplane. So amendment, which we believe is not South Carolina. he piloted a glider instead, landing, objectionable to anybody. But I have With the previous vote, Senator with the rest of his company, behind enemy lines. just been informed it is cleared. I THURMOND joins the extraordinary Sen- Senator THURMOND is today a retired would like to—— ator ROBERT C. BYRD, as one of only Mr. LEAHY. I tell the Senator from major general in the Army reserves. two U.S. Senators in the history of our Indiana he is correct on that. He is also a member of the South Nation to cast 15,000 votes in this insti- Mr. COATS. I thank the Senator. Carolina Hall of Fame, and a recipient I would like a brief amount of time in tution. of more honors and awards than any of which to explain what the modification People outside of the Senate may not us can name, including the prestigious is, because it is relevant to the action understand how astounding an achieve- Presidential Medal of Freedom. that was just taken by the Senate and ment that is. Years from now, when we look back I think important and determinative Let me put it this way: If this were on this summer, millions of Americans perhaps of action that will be taken baseball, Senator THURMOND and Sen- will tell their grandchildren what it subsequent to the disposition of this ator BYRD would be Mark McGwire and was like to watch Mark McGwire and bill by the Senate in the conference. I Cal Ripken rolled into one. It is un- Sammy Sosa chase Roger Maris’ home am willing to do that at whatever time likely any of us will ever see their likes run record. is appropriate. I know the majority again. If I am lucky enough to have grand- leader is here, and I defer to him on But this is not baseball. children, I will tell them about a mile- that or to any other business that This is something even more funda- stone that was reached this summer for the—— mental to who we are as Americans. a second time, another record that peo- Mr. MCCONNELL. Would the Senator This is the United States Senate. ple thought would remain forever un- yield? This is the place where we make the challenged—15,000 votes in the U.S. Mr. COATS. Yes. laws for a nation dedicated to the rule Senate. Mr. MCCONNELL. The majority lead- of law. And I will tell them, ‘‘I was there. I er would like to make a few comments, To serve here is a great honor—and got to work with both of those men. if you would just withhold. an even greater responsibility. And they were truly amazing.’’

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:30 Oct 31, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\1998SENATE\S02SE8.REC S02SE8 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S9848 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 2, 1998 So, Mr. President, on this day when after 1938, he left his promising judicial mittee. Those children are the crown- Senator THURMOND enters the record career behind to volunteer—volun- ing achievements of Senator THUR- books yet again, I congratulate him on teer—for service in World War II. He MOND’s career; among all of his historic behalf of Senate Democrats for his his- was soon flung directly into the eye of votes and all of his honors and awards, toric achievement. And I thank him for the storm, landing at Normandy on D– they are the accomplishments of which his many contributions to this body Day with the Army’s 82nd Airborne Di- he is most proud. and to this Nation. vision. The distinction with which he The sheer number of votes that he I yield the floor. served in World War II earned him five has cast is a wonderful achievement for Mr. BYRD addressed the Chair. Battle Stars and 15 decorations, med- which we honor Senator THURMOND, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- als, and other awards. Now, who can but as a fellow Senator, a father, and a ator from West Virginia is recognized. match that? grandfather myself, I salute Senator Mr. BYRD. Madam President, I join At the end of the war, STROM THUR- THURMOND not only for the number of with my two illustrious leaders in sa- MOND returned home and was elected votes that he has cast but also for his luting Senator THURMOND—truly an governor of South Carolina. It was only lifelong dedication to the Senate, to outstanding Senator. None of us has after a run for President in 1948, the his family, his patriotism, and his serv- ever seen a Senator like Senator THUR- completion of his term of office as gov- ice to the people of America. MOND. He has served in the U.S. Senate ernor, and a brief period of private law Mr. President, 1,843 Senators have 44 years. He has accumulated scores of practice that Senator THURMOND served in this body since the Senate honors, awards, and accolades. turned his sights to the United States first met on April 6, 1789. I can remem- Today, he adds yet another accom- Senate. His length of service and the ber STROM THURMOND when I first came plishment to his roster of achieve- thousands of votes he has cast in this to the Senate. As I look around me, he ments: the casting of his 15,000th vote institution are proof that he has never is the only Senator in this body whom in the Senate. looked back. I recognize as a Senator who sat here This is a remarkable milestone for a At a time in his life when most would when I took my oath of office for the remarkable individual. have put the rigors of the workplace first time as a Senator. I would suggest if anyone wants to long behind them, Senator THURMOND I can remember his wife, his first read a truly remarkable autobiography continues his public service. He serves wife, as she sat in the galleries and or biographical sketch, they read in ably as chairman of the Senate Armed looked down at the Senate, listening to the Senate CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Service Committee and as the senior STROM as he spoke. Then when she was about Senator THURMOND. I have never member of the Judiciary and Veterans taken away by the Father of us all, I seen anything like the accounts of his Affairs Committees. As President pro came to the Senate that day and I saw career. tempore of the Senate, he is meticu- STROM THURMOND, sitting right there Casting fifteen thousand votes in the lous in attending to his duties, often as at his desk, as I recall. I walked up to United States Senate represents a I have said being the first to arrive in him, held out my hand and told him I record of service that few in this Cham- this chamber in order to call the Sen- was sorry. That same stern, strong ber can hope to achieve in a lifetime. ate into session. look that we so often see on STROM For Senator THURMOND, it is only part For many years, the walls of Senator THURMOND’s face was the look that he of the story. THURMOND’s office in the Russell Sen- gave to me; a strong, firm handshake; It was only after a rich and varied ca- ate Office Building were lined, floor to straight as an arrow, stern as an In- reer that spanned more than three dec- ceiling, with hundreds of plaques and dian, he thanked me for my expression ades—a career as a teacher, a decorated pictures and certificates of apprecia- of condolences. World War II soldier, a governor, and a tion for his service to the people of It has been said that ‘‘the measure of lawyer in private practice and he stud- South Carolina and to the nation. a man’s life is the well spending of it, ied Blackstone; Blackstone; not many Those awards and citations marked the and not the length.’’ By any measure, lawyers can say they studied Black- moments in history that Senator Senator THURMOND is an example of a stone—that STROM THURMOND em- THURMOND has witnessed, and influ- life both great in length and well spent. barked on a new chapter in his life. In enced, from his position as a United I congratulate my esteemed and illus- 1954, at the age of 52, he became the States Senator. No doubt he could con- trious colleague on his remarkable ca- first—and only—person to be elected to nect many of his 15,000 votes with the reer and on his remarkable life. the Senate on a write-in ballot. That is events chronicled and memorialized on I thank my Creator for having a remarkable achievement in itself. He the walls of his office. Many of those blessed me with the many thousands of remains today the oldest and the long- mementoes have been transferred to friendships that I have enjoyed over est serving Senator in history, a true the Strom Thurmond Institute of Gov- the years, so many scores of which legend in this institution and in his ernment and Public Affairs at Senator have been other Members of this Cham- home state of South Carolina. THURMOND’s alma mater, Clemson Uni- ber, among whom only one do I look Although he has worn many different versity, but for those of us who have upon as senior to myself. I congratu- hats over the years—teacher, soldier, been privileged to see them, it was a late myself on having lived to serve lawyer, governor, Senator—the com- striking sight. with this man, and I hope that God’s mon threads that are woven through- And yet, if one were to visit Senator blessings will continue to be upon out his life are those of patriotism and THURMOND’s office when all of those ci- STROM THURMOND. service to his fellow citizens. His first tations were displayed there, one would Madam President, I yield the floor. job out of college, after graduating find that the Senator would not direct Mr. BIDEN addressed the Chair. from Clemson University in 1923, was your attention to the case displaying The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- as a teacher and athletic coach in his his military medals. He would not ator from Delaware is recognized. hometown of Edgefield, South Caro- point out the photos of him with Presi- Mr. BIDEN. Madam President, as we lina. It wasn’t long before he was dents and world leaders. He would not say in this body, I would like to asso- named county superintendent of edu- urge you to read the commendations ciate myself with the remarks of all cation while studying law—Black- from esteemed organizations in his those who have spoken and make a stone—in his spare time. By 1930, he state or in the nation. No, Senator slightly different point—not as well as had his law degree and was serving as THURMOND would draw your attention my colleagues have spoken. city and county attorney in his home- to the photos of his four children, You know, I don’t think a Senator town. Nancy Moore, a promising college stu- can be measured merely in terms of the He was elected state senator in 1933 dent whose life was cut short by a trag- number of votes he or she has cast. It and began service as a circuit judge in ic automobile accident; Strom Jr., a is a reflection of their sense of respon- 1938. So he has been in all of the lawyer like his father—I doubt he stud- sibility and the exercise of their duty. branches of Government—the judicial ied Blackstone; Julie, who works for But there is something special about branch, the executive branch, and the the Red Cross; and Paul, who works for that fellow sitting over there from legislative branch. Four years later, the Senate Government Affairs Com- South Carolina. I have been here 26

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:30 Oct 31, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\1998SENATE\S02SE8.REC S02SE8 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY September 2, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9849 years with the Senator from South If you will allow another point of per- ible and unusual thing to hand me a Carolina, and for 16 of those I got to sit sonal privilege here. I remember a very phone in the delivery room. I say to my as either the ranking member or chair- tough time in my career. I was chair- friend from West Virginia that he is man of the Judiciary Committee right man of a committee and there were not going to be surprised to hear this. next to STROM. wild accusations being made about me. ‘‘JOE, STROM. Congratulations.’’ How in I think it is fair to say that a lot of I was foolish enough to be trying to run the Lord’s name he knew at that mo- people thought we were strange bed- for President of the United States. It ment is beyond me. But everything fellows because everybody could tell was before a very contentious hearing with him is personal. It is personal in that we truly liked one another. People on a Supreme Court Justice. He and I that he gives. It is personal in that he would ask me, ‘‘Why do you like STROM disagreed on whether the justice should gives. It is not personal that he holds a THURMOND so much? You disagree with be a Justice. I called a meeting of the grudge. It is not personal that he takes him on so many things.’’ I would say, entire committee off of the committee advantage. It is personal. Politics is ‘‘I’ll tell you why.’’ There are two rea- room in the back and I said, ‘‘Gentle- personal. sons, and it is a measure, in my view, men’’—there were all men on the com- Those votes meant something, and of what makes him a great Senator. mittee at the time—I said, ‘‘Gentle- the way he has conducted himself in No. 1, he is here to get things done. He men, if these accusations relevant to this body makes me very, very, very is not here to stop things. He is here to me are getting in the way of the ability proud to say I serve with him and very get things done. He is a legislator. to conduct this committee, I am will- proud to think that he likes me. I remember when I first took over as It has been a pleasure serving with the chairman of the committee, I went ing to step down as chairman.’’ Before the last syllable got out of my mouth, you. I just hope you do what you did to STROM and said, ‘‘STROM, I would for me on your 90th birthday. I had the like to make a deal with you. There is STROM THURMOND stood up in that great honor to be one of the four speak- a lot we disagree on and some we agree meeting and said, ‘‘That’s ridiculous. ers at your 90th birthday. But, you old on. Let’s put aside what we disagree on You stay as chairman. We all have con- and focus on the things we agree on.’’ fidence in you.’’ I said, ‘‘Don’t you devil, you never told me Richard Nixon He looked at me, and he finally said, want me to explain?’’ He said, ‘‘There was going to be the other speaker when ‘‘OK.’’ He stood up and put his hand is no need to explain. I know you.’’ I showed up. It was me, President out, and from that point on, as much as I will never forget that. I can’t think Nixon, Bob Dole, and a Presbyterian we may disagree, there wasn’t any- of many other men or women who minister, whom I don’t remember; he thing we have ever had a cross word on. would, having a significant political used to work in the Nixon White One of my most memorable occasions advantage at that moment, not only House. was when he and I went down to the not take advantage, but stand by me— I just ask for one favor. On your 100th White House to try to convince Presi- stand by me. birthday, as you are running for your dent Reagan to sign a crime bill. Presi- And so I think the thing that makes next term of office, I volunteer to be dent Reagan was in the beginning of his 15,000 votes matter so much is that one of the 500 people, assuming I am his second term. We sat in that Cabinet everybody knows they matter to him. still around, who will be happy to room. We were on one side of the table They matter to him. stand up and speak for you on your and William French Smith, Ed Meese, I will close by saying—and I apolo- 100th birthday, because I want to be and someone else was on the other side. gize for being so personal, but I think around on your 110th after you finish The President walked in and sat down it is the measure of this man, at least your next term and a half. I congratu- between STROM and me. We made our in my view. My daughter is 17 years late you, Senator, not on the 15,000 pitch as to why he should sign onto the old. She has, like all of us in here who votes, but it is the way you cast them, Thurmond-Biden crime bill back then. have served in the U.S. Senate for a the way you talked about them, the The President looked like he was get- long time, had the great honor and op- way you dared about them that makes ting convinced, like maybe he was portunity to meet kings and princes you unique among all of us in this going to come our way. This is abso- and presidents and significant political Chamber. lutely a true story. With that, Ed figures. She, like all of our children, I yield the floor. Meese stood up and said, ‘‘Mr. Presi- pays the price for having a father or Mr. CONRAD addressed the Chair. dent, it’s time to go.’’ The President mother who is a Senator or who holds The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. wanted to hear what STROM had to say high public office. But they also have FAIRCLOTH). The Chair recognizes dis- a little longer, but Ed Meese said, ‘‘Mr. the advantage of meeting these people tinguished Senator from North Dakota. President, it’s time to go.’’ as well. She has had scores of pictures Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I want The President was sitting down and taken. to say that when I came to this Cham- then decided it was time to go. He had To this day, my beautiful 17-year-old ber I was 100th in seniority. I sat up his arms like this, and he went to get daughter has one picture of a public here at the end of the line. When I up, and STROM reached over and put his figure in her bedroom on her dresser came to this Chamber, I had not served hand on the President’s arm and pulled that has been there for 9 years, and it in the House of Representatives before him back down in the seat and he said, is a picture of Senator STROM THUR- this. So I didn’t know many of the ‘‘Mr. President, the one thing you got MOND handing her a key chain behind Members. But there was one Senator to know about Washington is that his desk in his office. I didn’t ask her who was always unfailingly courteous, when you get as old as I am, you want to keep that. I kind of wish she would polite, and warm. And that is the Sen- to get things done, you have to com- put a Democrat’s picture in there. I ator from South Carolina. Whenever he promise.’’ didn’t even make the bureau. But saw me, there was a cheery word, a Who in the Lord’s name could have STROM THURMOND is there. I think the note of encouragement, and a willing- possibly told Ronald Reagan that—he reason is because all the time my wife ness to be helpful. I have never forgot- was almost as old as STROM and had Jill was carrying her, STROM would, ten his courtesy and his kindness. been around as long—and smile and every third day, ask me during a hear- Once again, this week, when my chief make the President laugh? He not only ing what was going on and give me all of staff died suddenly, among the very got away with it, he talked the Presi- kinds of advice about what I should first Senators to call me with condo- dent into his position. That is a re- and should not do. lences was the senior Senator from markable ability. This man can say My wife and I were in the delivery South Carolina. He called my office. and do things that if any of the rest of room and were just handed our beau- When he saw me in the hall, he took us ever did them, we would be long tiful baby girl, and a doctor walked me aside and said how he felt about the gone. But do you know why it works? around the corner with a cell phone loss of my top aide. It is because people know where his and said, ‘‘There’s a call for you, Sen- Mr. President, we are here to cele- heart is. People know what his objec- ator.’’ We were literally in the delivery brate a record of a remarkable stream tive is. People know that he is doing room. I thought, my God, war must of votes by the Senator from South what he is doing not for political pur- have been declared. I grabbed the Carolina. But, more than that, I think poses but because he really believes it. phone, thinking it was the most incred- we want to celebrate the kind of man

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We won the tinguished Senator from Minnesota. ator THURMOND’s presence at a memo- championship, by the way, thanks to Mr. WELLSTONE. Mr. President, I rial service after the death of his the great athletic ability and talent of will be very brief. grandson. I have no doubt that many Paul. As they would run up and down Let me also congratulate Senator other Senators could tell similar sto- the floor, I only had to turn around THURMOND for this remarkable record. I just have two things to say. One is, ries. STROM THURMOND is as devoted to just a little bit, because two rows be- I think one of the ways that we should his colleagues as anyone I have ever hind the coaching bench was Paul’s fa- evaluate Senators is just how they known. For him, friendships transcend ther, STROM THURMOND, cheering on his treat people. I say to the pages, I don’t party lines. son. know over the years how many times I Of course, Senator THURMOND’s loy- Each of us could stand here and tell alty and dedication extend beyond the stories, I think, until deep in the night have seen Senator THURMOND have ice cream with the pages. I don’t know confines of this room. An ardent pa- about the impact that this individual how many times I have seen him con- triot, he left his life as a father and has had on each of us and the impact stantly being so gracious and having a judge behind to volunteer for combat that he has had on this Senate. good time and talking with and treat- duty in World War II and participated STROM is an inspiration. Bob Dole has said over and over, ‘‘I ing people really well—support staff, in numerous campaigns. Senator THUR- just order whatever STROM orders. whether they be elevator operators or MOND is one of those rare people who you name it. we can say with certainty loves Amer- Whatever he is eating must be the I just would like to thank Senator ica even more than he cherishes his right thing.’’ STROM has detailed for me his phys- THURMOND, not always for the position own life. he takes on issues, but for the way he If it is possible for one person to em- ical exercise regimen, which is some- treats people, which I think might body the traditions and personality of thing that I can’t keep up with. I don’t matter more than anything else. an institution, STROM THURMOND per- know how he does it, but he does. I Then finally, STROM, since I am being sonifies the United States Senate. He is have been the recipient of his hand- so nice here on the floor and saying ex- a man of respect, good will, humor, en- shake, as Senator WELLSTONE has, and actly what I believe, I would like to ergy, principle, integrity, and loyalty. I walk away rubbing my hand in awe ask you a favor. Since I came out here It is no exaggeration to say that serv- and respect for the strength of this in- to congratulate you, next time when ing the people of South Carolina and dividual. you shake my hand or grab my shoul- the United States is Senator THUR- Finally, I have sat with him shoulder der, could you do it just a little more MOND’s life. Today we have the great to shoulder on the Senate Armed Serv- gently? fortune to repay his dedication in a ices Committee, and a deeper patriot, a I yield the floor. (Laughter.) small way by making the sort of per- more committed American, someone Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, today sonal gestures for which Senator THUR- with a more remarkable story of a life- marks a milestone in the history of my MOND is famous. Mr. President, it is my time of service to the military of this state, in the history of the Senate, and great pleasure to congratulate my col- Nation I don’t think has ever lived. in the history of the United States. league and old friend on the occasion of Someone who flew in a glider in the in- Today Senator STROM THURMOND, the his 15,000th vote. vasion of Normandy, served as a distin- longest-serving Senator in United Mr. COATS. Mr. President, I know guished officer in the military, and States history, cast his 15,000th vote. the pending business is the Hutchison then served as chairman of the Armed This is a proud moment for not only amendment and my modification to Services Committee, as he now does— Senator THURMOND but for the great that. I know that the managers are that is a story that is not going to be state he serves and for the venerable anxious to move forward. repeated. That is a story that is not history of this institution. Just before I do that, I would like to going to be duplicated. God only makes What is perhaps even more remark- add briefly my thoughts to those that one of each of us. But he made STROM able than the number of votes Senator have already been expressed for per- THURMOND a very, very, very special THURMOND has cast is the thought he haps the most remarkable individual I human being. put into each of those votes and the have ever met. It has been a deep honor and a deep conviction with which he has voted. I I too am privileged, like the rest of privilege of mine to have known him, have not always voted with the Senior us, to have served in this body as an as- to be counted as his friend, to have Senator from South Carolina, but I sociate and colleague of STROM THUR- served with him. It is a memory that I have never doubted he cast each vote MOND. I was 5 years old when STROM will cherish for as long as I live. with no consideration other than the THURMOND ran for President. I learned Mr. President, unless there are oth- good of our state and nation in mind. about him in studying history and gov- ers who seek to add to these state- This is one of many records the sen- ernment in school. I never dreamed ments in honor and recognition of Sen- ior Senator from South Carolina has that I would have the opportunity to ator THURMOND, I will proffer my modi- achieved. I well recall rising last year know the man personally and to be a fication. However, I will yield to the to pay tribute to the Senator on the colleague of his and serve with him. Senator from Texas. occasion of his setting a new longevity Much has been said that I heartily Mrs. HUTCHISON addressed the mark in the Senate. In fact, Mr. Presi- agree with about the stature of this Chair. dent, STROM THURMOND’s entire life is man, the remarkable career that he The PRESIDING OFFICER. The remarkable for his ability to blaze a has had and is having, and his remark- Chair recognizes the distinguished Sen- trail for others and set new marks. able service to the people of South ator from Texas. Many of my colleagues today have Carolina and to our Nation. Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, spoken of Senator THURMOND’s gra- I am one of those who share with the just before the Senator’s modification cious manner, his compassion for oth- Senator from Delaware the pleasure of my amendment, I want to add that ers, and his profound respect for the and surprise of a phone call from as people in America today are going traditions and the history of the STROM THURMOND on the day of my to the movie theaters and seeing for United States Senate. Indeed, no one daughter’s wedding apologizing for not the first time the horrors of war, if possesses these qualities to a greater being there, congratulating me and every person who sees ‘‘Saving Private degree than STROM THURMOND. congratulating her. I, like Senator Ryan’’ will think about this great lead- Senator JOSEPH BIDEN said today, BIDEN, hadn’t a clue as to how he found er, STROM THURMOND, whom we are ‘‘politics is personal.’’ And as he point- out my daughter was being married. I talking about today, and realize that

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I did so be- COATS so well said, they will never Chair. cause of the disturbing news that have make another STROM THURMOND. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The been reported on by the New York I just want to add my accolades for chair recognizes the distinguished Sen- Times and other organizations relative this great man and what he has given ator from Kentucky. to violations, apparent violations of for our country besides voting 15,000 Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, be- the agreement that we entered into times. He has done so much more. fore returning to the bill, many of us with North Korea to freeze their nu- Thank you, Mr. President. I yield the were at Senator THURMOND’s 90th clear development program. floor. birthday, and I remember he said to all The New York Times—and I will re- Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, if the dis- of us, ‘‘If you eat right and don’t drink count some of that in a moment— tinguished Senator from Indiana will whiskey and exercise, you will be here pointed out that U.S. intelligence allow me, there have been other ref- for my 100th birthday.’’ agencies have detected a huge, secret, erences made here of a personal nature We thank you for being an inspira- underground complex in North Korea involving Senator THURMOND. I would tion to us all, and we look forward to that they believe is the centerpiece of not want to let this occasion pass with- being at your 100th birthday party. an effort to revive the country’s frozen nuclear weapons program. out my making one such reference. Thank you, Senator THURMOND, for Members will remember that in re- It was on April 12 of 1982 that I lost your contributions. my grandson in a truck accident. Me- turn for a freeze on that program, the f United States entered into an agree- morial services were held 2 days later. ment with North Korea to provide cer- My colleague, Senator Randolph, came FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT tain items for humanitarian assist- to that memorial service—my then col- FINANCING AND RELATED AGEN- ance, food aid, oil for energy produc- league. My present colleague, Senator CIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 tion, as well as a commitment to put The Senate continued with the con- ROCKEFELLER, was Governor of the together a consortium which would sideration of the bill. State of West Virginia at that time. He build two light-water nuclear reactors Mr. COATS addressed the Chair. came. There was one other Senator to supply energy, but that could not be The PRESIDING OFFICER. The hon- who attended that memorial service for used for the purpose of developing ma- orable Senator from Indiana. my grandson. And that Senator was terial which might be used for weapons STROM THURMOND. I can never forget AMENDMENT NO. 3526, AS MODIFIED of mass destruction. that, and I would have been remiss in Mr. COATS. Mr. President, I have a The Times report cites a senior ad- letting this opportunity pass without modification to the Hutchison amend- ministration official saying, and I my having publicly expressed my grati- ment I would like to send to the desk quote: tude to STROM THURMOND for his hav- and ask for its immediate consider- ‘‘The North had not yet technically vio- ing attended that service on that day, ation. lated the Agreed Framework because there is a day that I can never, never forget. I The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there no evidence that Pyongyang has begun pour- thank him from the bottom of my any objection to the modification? ing cement for a new reactor or a reprocess- heart. Without objection, it is so ordered. ing plant . . .’’ Nevertheless, an unidentified official has said it is a serious development, I think Senator THURMOND wishes to The amendment (No. 3526), as modi- to say nothing of it is an incredibly stupid say something and so I shall take my fied, is as follows: move, because it endangers both the nuclear seat. Add the following proviso: accord and humanitarian aid to North Korea. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The very (5) (a) North Korea is not providing bal- The Washington Post stated that the honorable and distinguished Senator listic missiles or ballistic missile technology to a country the government of which the site that was discovered is huge, that from South Carolina is recognized. some 15,000 reported North Koreans are Mr. THURMOND. Mr. President, I am Secretary of State has determined is a ter- rorist government for the purposes of section at work on this underground cavern, speechless. I can’t thank enough the 40(d) of the Arms Export Control Act or any and this comes only 6 months after the Members of the Senate for their kind other comparable provision of law. President of the United States has cer- words—Senator LOTT, the majority (b) PROVISION OF INTELLIGENCE.—The Di- tified that North Korea is complying leader; Senator DASCHLE, the minority rector of Central Intelligence will provide for with the provisions of the Agreed leader, Senator BYRD, Senator BIDEN, review and consideration by the House Per- Framework. That certification is what manent Select Committee on Intelligence, Senator CONRAD, Senator WELLSTONE, is necessary in order for these funds to Senator HOLLINGS, Senator COATS, and House International Relations Committee, House National Security Committee, Senate be released. Senator KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON. I will Appropriations Committee Senate Select My amendment sought to take a por- not take time now to say much. I just Committee on Intelligence, Senate Foreign tion of those funds, transfer it to the want to express my appreciation to all Relations Committee and Senate Armed antiterrorism section of this bill in rec- of them for their kind words. Services Committee all relevant intelligence ognition of the fact that this Presi- I have been in the Senate now for 44 bearing on North Korea’s compliance with dential certification was no longer rel- years, and I have never known or the provisions of this amendment. Such pro- evant, now that the agreement had served with finer people than we have vision will occur not less than 45 days prior been violated. here. I have cast my 15,000th vote. The to the President’s certification as provided I am willing to withdraw that amend- for under this section. quality of the people in this body is ment in light of the fact that Senator just outstanding, and I wish all of them (c) DEFINITION OF RELEVANT INTEL- LIGENCE.—For the purposes of this section, MCCAIN has offered an amendment add- to stay here until they could cast 15,000 the term intelligence includes National In- ing language to the certification proc- votes. It is an experience to be in this telligence Estimates, Intelligence Memo- ess so that the President, in addition body that one will never forget. As randa, Findings and other intelligence re- to other items that he has to certify, time goes by I think we appreciate ports based on multiple sources or including will have to certify that North Korea is more and more the Members of this the assessment of more than one member of not engaged in a violation of the agree- body, what they stand for, and their the Intelligence Community. ment. The exact wording is ‘‘pursuing outstanding service. Mr. COATS. Mr. President, I would the acquisition or development of nu- Again, I thank all of them for their like to just briefly explain to my col- clear capability other than the light- kind words. I thank all of you for lis- leagues what I have attempted to do. water reactors’’ referred to in the tening, and I deeply appreciate every- Yesterday, I sent to the desk an agreement. thing that you have done for me and to amendment which would have trans- I would have voted against the help me. After all, inspiration is one of ferred the $35 million that is appro- McCain amendment, or for the motion

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