Tribute to Senator Mansfield - Am Jority Leader Mike Mansfield 1903-2001
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June 25, 1970 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE 89871
TRIBUTES TO SENATOR MIKE MANSFlELD, MAJORITY LEADER Mr. SCOTT. Mr. President, I offer a resolution on behalf of myself, the dis tingUished assistant majority leader (Mr. KENNEDY), the distingUished as sistant minority leader Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 46, Folder 38, Mansfield Library, University of Montana 89872 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE June 25, 1970 length that of any previous Majority Leader every having to serve as minority leader, To you and me. he is the majority leader In the history or the United States, and; on August 14, 1974. I serve notice on the of the United States. To foreign powers. he Whereas, the Senate recognizes that Mike Is a voice to listen to, to PriJsldente be Is a Mansfield has fulfilled this service to his Senate that, at that time, it will again wise counselor, to members of the Senate he country and to nis State with consummate be appropriate to pay tribute to Senator Is the boss. parliamentary skill, and unfailing courtesy MANSFIELD. But back In Montana, In Butte, In Mis and consideration for his colleagues during As a legislative leader, Senato1· MANs soula, In Eurolne in their sense their hands. May I say to the Members of the Sen of morality, one in their understanding of There Is a phrase that only those who ate that I spoke with the able Republican have been In the mines of Montana know. America one in their dreams and hopes They use lt when the sticks of dynamite leader, Mr. ScoT'!.', in this regard, and he for the luture. And that is a relationship have been put ln place, In the drift, and the agreed wholeheartedly with the proposal, and a bond that cannot be developed by time has come to cap them for the explosion. as did the managers of the pending legis any use of political rhetodc, by any sur~ Wl1enever Mike Mans~eld bids farewell to lation. tle device of publicity-it is a bond that Is a Montana !'rlend, he uses the phrase, and Longer than any other man in this developed over time and w!ll remain for says "tap'er light." This Is Mike Mansfield's style. This has been Nation's proud history, MIKE MANSFIELD all the y~ars in which he serves them. the tone he has brought to the United has served as the leader of the Senate Mr. President, because many Senators States Senate. Others may speak more loudly, maj01ity. Last week, on June 19, the Sen wish to participate during this brief pe and others may speak In greater length, but ator from Montana had served his col riod, and so that I might not take more when the leader stands In the well of the Sen leagues 9 years and 167 days in that high than my share of the time, I ask unani ate, other voices fade before the authority office. Until 6 day,s ago, this record was mous consent that I may insert into the of his presence. held by Alben W. Barkley, of Kentucky, RECORD at this point remarks I made in In his own quiet way. he has moved this who subsequently became, as all Senators introducing the leader 1 year ago tomor country toward what lt should be---toward know, Vice President oi the United States. the American dream. In his own quiet way, row at a dinner here in Washington. he has made each of each proud to ·be Demo Former Senator Joseph T. Robmson, of There being no objection, the speech crats In the United States Senate. Arkansas, holds the all-time record as was ordered to be printed in the RECORD, And I am proud to stand here tonight Democratic leader, in which capacity he as follows: before friends of a great party and give to served for 13 years, 224 days. Four years, you the majority leader of the United States 59 days of that time, however, were REMARKS OF SEN. EDWARD KENNEDY AT DEMO Senate-my leader-Mike Mansfield of Mon CRATIC CONGRESSIONAL DINNER tana. served as minority leader. By my calcu Tonight I have the honor to mtroduce a lations, the Senator from Montana will man of greatness. Spare and lean, a man of Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, Andrew break this record of service as Demo the west, wltJJ. all or the strength and con Jackson once said: "One man with cour cratic leader, hopefully, from the view vlotnon that comes from the tall timber and age makes a majority". This character point on our side of the aisle, without open space. ization has special signficance when ap.. Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 46, Folder 38, Mansfield Library, University of Montana June 25, 1970 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE 89873 plied to MIKE MANSFIELD, whose courage And oh the agony of what followed. replies such as the Senator from· Massa of conviction, Intellectual strength and We might as well have arsensic swal- chusetts referred to-"Yep" and "Nope." sense of integrity have made of him, in lowed. So, instead of relying on six or eight my opinion, the greatest living legislator For MIKE got up to give JOHN his reply questions, the members of the press find in this country. My association with him With such a reproachful look in his eye, they have to play 20 questions or more as a Senator and asnis deputy, is a source That I thought JOHN WILLIAMS would and learn that they are exposed to their of great personal pride, but even more like to die. own unpreparedness for the genius and importantly, is a constant challenge. And never since then do Republicans entirely lovable majority leader. The leader likes to tell the story of smile So, Mr. President, it is an enormous Powder River, Montana, which he says When a needle is tossed across the aisle, pleasure to be a party to this resolution, fondly, is "a mile wide and an inch deep". For we found that MIKE is as square as and to say these few words, every one of The affection and esteem MIKE MANs a die which, however, seem somehow to have FIELD's colleagues hold for him is, like the With a mind as broad as Montana's sky. been longer than MIKE MANSFIELD would Powder River-a mile wide, but unlike have used in reference to similar situa that legendary stream, very deep indeed. lt's now 10 years that we've worked with tions. I hope that he is around. We have Mr. SCOTT. Mr. President, I yield to MIKE. been trying to lure him into the Cham the dean of the minority, the distin And during that time we have learned ber; but when he learned that his own guished Senator from Vermont (Mr. to like name was going to be taken-and not in Aiken). The fairness and candor with which he vain-! am afraid he has again absented Mr. AIKEN. Mr. President- acts, himself. And the way when in speaking he deals There was a time 10 years ago At this point, t am happy to yield to If Republican Senators wanted a show, with facts. the Senator from Alabama Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 46, Folder 38, Mansfield Library, University of Montana S9874 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE June ...!5, 1970 whose leng·t,h of service as majorit,y lead lf'ader-and for the years before that An insight into the character of the er now excccdb that of all his prrdeces when he served as tire assistant majority distinguished majority leader may be sors 11, that exalted office. leader in this body. gained from a statement he made last, No one m this body conunands or de Mr SCOTT. Mr. President, I yield now year during an intervieV> with a Chris serves great,cr respect, than MIKE MANS to Lhc distinguished Senator fl'Om Nevada tian Science Monitor :;tali writer. After FIELD. Gentlr. courteous, and always (Mr. BIBLE). citing a nwnber of major congressional considerate of the problems of oihers, he Mr. BIBLE. Mr. President, like all of achievements. he examined the problems rs perhaps tltc antithesis of the typical my colleagues, I have many enduring of the present in these words: mn.jonty leader. And yet, it is these memories of events which have taken Stili facing us Ill home will lJc the gaps qualities whldt have enabled hun to place on Lhe floor of the Senate. There Lhe ubiquitous an Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 46, Folder 38, Mansfield Library, University of Montana June 25, 1970 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE 89875 and under his leadership, that analysis There is no man in our Nation, much whom we honor today. I do hope, how has never changed. His kindliness, his less In this Chamber, whom I would ever, that my words will convey to our courtesy, his sincerity, his integrity, his rather see as majority leader than MIKE "Iron MIKE" the deep respect in which warmth, and his sympathetic under MANSYIELD, and I pray that he may long I hold him, both as a leader and as a standing are known to every Member of continue to occupy this position. person. this body and the other body who has Mr. SCOTT. Mr. President, I yield now All Senators on both sides of the aisle served with him. to the distinguished Senator from Mis would agree, I am sure, that MIKE MANS So, Mr. President, I shaH content my sissippi. (Mr. EASTLAND). FIELD has the patience of Job, the per self by saying that the rewards of service Mr. EASTLAND. Mr. President, while sistence of Hercules, and the strength of in Congress are not as great as the world I rise to address the Chair, the feelings Atlas. His sincerity of purpose and his seems to think. The gratification of being of my heart flow toward the occupant of steadfastness under pressure are two a Senator wears away after the first few the first seat on the right of the center conspicuous traits that impressed me years, and we realize that instead of gold aisle. when I entered the Senate 14 years ago. there is some tinsel there; and as we This extraordinary man took his first His kindness to newcomers is one that grow older in the service and reach our oath of office in the Senate on January 3, Senators will always treasure. later years, we sometimes wonder what, 1953; he was reelected in 1958 and 1964; He has served, I am told, as majority 1f anything, we have accomplished and he became the majority whip in 1957 and leader for 9 years and 165 days. By my what we have derived from service in the majority leader in 1961, serving in calculations that totals more than 3,450 this body. I think that most of us who that capacity to date. During this un days during which he has borne the bur have served here a long time and realize usual tenure, I have been privileged to den of leadership. His legislative days are that we are of necessity in the twilight be a Member of this body; I have known kaleidoscopic ones, consisting of thou of our service, are likely to agree that our occupant well; I am a humbler and sands of assigned chores, dictated mes the greatest rewards of service here are better man through this association. sages, knowledge applied, legislative the contacts and the friendships we have He is a gentle man as well as a gentle battles orchestrated, directions given made with some of the finest nren and man. He is fairminded. Without diluting and, despite the bruising political strug women from every section of this coun the tenets of his own beliefs, he is fair gle, objectives sought and attained. try and from every field of thought and to his adversaries as well as his friends. Of course, I do not know whether we philosophy-but all of them great Amer With this man one may disagree vio 99 senators-persons of assertive views icans. lently, but one never feels anger or re and not without idiosyncrasies-have So I would simply close with this state sultant rancor. disappointed MIKE MANSFIELD. I think ment, and I think it is the highest trib I well remember his remark, when he we may have on occasion. Nevertheless, ute that can be paid to MIKE MANSFIELD: took over the leadership, that though he on this day we can perhaps help make I am positive that there is not one Mem may be the leader, he was only one of 96 his difficult task a bit lighter by pausing ber of this body or one person who has Senators. His humility enshrouds those from our legislative work long enough to served with hill!. in the past in this body around him, quieting, soothing, and say "thank you." ' or the other who does not feel that his gentling raw nerves. With compassion he Mr. SCOTT. Mr. President, I now yield life is richer and that his devotion to his consoles friend arid foe alike. He is a to the distinguished Senator from Ohio country is greater because of having builder of men and ideals. He is in fact (Mr. YOUNG). known MIKE MANSFIELD. a Senator's Senator. Mr. YOUNG of Ohio. Mr. President, Mr. SCOTT. Mr. President, I yield now His brand is on this Chamber and on I thank my friend the distinguished to the distinguished Senator from Rhode his colleagues. The diverse beliefs of the minority leader, Senator HuGH ScoTT, for Island (Mr. PELt) . 99 other legislators who make up this yielding to me. It is with pleasure I join Mr. FELL. Mr. President, Senator body cause us to support different causes my colleagues in expressing my defer MANSFIELD became majority leader of the and to follow various banners. I am cer ence and devotion to the distinguished Senate .on January 3, 1961, the same day tain, however, that every man here would majority leader, Senator MIKE MANS that I first took my oath of office as U.S. be proud to wear an "I Like Mike," but FIELD of Montana, a great American, a Senator. ton every day. great leader, and perhaps most impor I shall always remember the courtesy, As a committee chairman, I am well tant, a marvelous human being. His consideration, and friendship which the aware of the sensitivity with which this qualities of leadership have been well majority leader extended to me as a man handles the legislative reins of the and amply expressed by Senators who brand new Member of this body. And Senate. We have had many differences have preceded me today. There is little each year that I have served in the Sen throughout the years, and I can tell this that I can add to their praise. ate has deepened my respect and affec Chamber that he catches more Judiciary However, I recall a speech MIKE tion for MIKE MANSFIELD. He is honest- files with his honey than other leaders MANSFIELD made a few years ago in with himself as well as others; he is fair have with their vinegar--often to my which he recalled the years when as a and even-handed, and, perhaps most im chagrin. Veritably, this is a man to go to young man he labored in the mines of portant to the work of the Senate, he has the well with. Montana. He spoke of how before dyna an unfailing ability to find~ way for the He cherishes our Senate traditions: mite was exploded to disgorge the cop Senate to work its will on even the most though in a position of power, he treats per, the miners yelled, "Tap 'er light." controversial of issues. · power gingerly; he reveres the institu He related how this phrase, meaning In serving the Senate so well, Senator tions of the other branches of our Gov "Take it easy" or "Play it soft," has be MANSFIELD serves also our entire Nation. ernment; he is awed and abashed at the come a part of the folklore and lan His is a voice of reason that is heard and burdens of the White House; he knows guage of his State. Perhaps that expres heeded not only in the Senate but also not charism~ but charisma must cer sion "Tap 'er light" most sl:lccinctly throughout our country. He is sparse, too, tainly know him. characterizes this great leader from the in the use of his voice. In fact, he is one I wish this man well and Godspeed; I West. A man of great force, energy, abil of the few of us who never lapses into am honored to have known him, for he ity, and intelligence, he has always loquaciousness. possesses the milk of human kindness. I "tapped 'er light" in applying those praise his longivity record and I salute qualities to problems confronting him To change ideas into events and to help self and the Nation. people is the proper pursuit of all of us my leader-MICHAEL J . MANSFIELD Of Montana. As those with whom he has engaged in politics. But in achieving these ends, in legislative combat well know, beneath Senator MANSFIELD excels. Mr. SCOT!'. Mr. President. I now yield his calmness, his gentleness, and his pa Finally, it is as a man. as a gentleman, to the distinguished Senator from Idaho tience, there is a quality of great per that I have come most to respect our (Mr. CHURCH) . sonal and moral courage. At 14 years of majority leader. His word is his bond. A MAN ADMIRED age he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in World His honor is irreproachable. His faith Mr. CHURCH. Mr. President, compli War I, and subsequently enlisted in the and trust In the Senate are complete ments may be brief. Mine shall be--in U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps. He and are fairly returned by our trust and keeping with the sparse, succinct, well further forged his qualities of leadership faith in h1m. - knit Speaking style of MIKE MANSFIELD, when in his youth he worked in the Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 46, Folder 38, Mansfield Library, University of Montana 89876 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE June 25, 1970 mines, and by pulling himself up by his majority leader, the able Senator from important amendment, we found the dis own bootstraps later achieved university Montana, Senator MIKE MANSFIELD. tinguished Senp.tor from Montana voting bachelor of arts and master of arts de As I said on Tuesday: in iavor of the amendment. The distin grees. He went on to become a professor I wish to express my thanks and ap guished majority leader votes his con at Montana State University, a Member preciation to the distinguished Senator victions, and lets the chips fall wherE of the House of Representatives for 10 from West Virginia for the fine remarks they will. years, a Member of the u:: Senate for he has made about the service of our The majority leader of the Senate, a~ more than 18 years, during which time he distinguished majority leader. I asso I fqund when I came here, controls th£ was assistant majority leader for 4 years. ciate myself with the remarks he has flow of legislation to be considered b~ Years ago, I served in the House of made. the S-enate. That, of course, make: Representatives with him and came to I, too, congratulate and salute the dis him the most powerful single Senator admire him then. And I h-ave had the tinguished maj01ity leader, the able and But in my observation, that power ha honor to serve with him in the Senate dedicated Senator from Montana Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 46, Folder 38, Mansfield Library, University of Montana June 25, 1970 .CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE 89877 nessee (Mr. GORE) and I are the only become dangerously divisive, yet, Senator room as a student and as a teacher, as two Members of the Senate who have MANSFIELD's special sense of fairness has a. Representative and as a leader of our served during the entire term of Senator harmonized disparate beliefs. His firm great Nation. Mansfield in the House and in the Senate. commitment to what he belleves is right What manner of man is this that During this time I have had an oppor coupled with an inexhaustible supply of stands so tall amongst us, that bestows tunity to observe him not only a.s a man patience and understanding of his fellow upon each of us, Republican or Demo but also a.s a Representative, a.s a Sen Senators, has made possible a truly im crat, conservative or liberal, irrespec ator, and as a leader. pressive record of legislative accomplish tively, an effection, who inspires in each We have worked .together in both the ment. of us a devotion and a respect. House and the Senate on problems of These accomplishments include three He is a man of kindness and humility, mutual concern and interest, especially major P.cts extending the protectiOn of of understanding and compassion, of to the Pacific Northwest. the Federal Government to our black vision and of courage, of leadership po We all know about the character of citizens, expansion of aid to education, tential par excellance. this man. MIKE MANSFIELD is a kindly the establishment of extensive manpower What manner of leader is he? A leader man, always a gentleman, a selfless training programs, the establishment of of conscience, a leader for the good of all, individual. If there is any meaning to the Department of Housing and Urban a leader' of patriotism. modesty, MIKE MANSFIELD more than Development, and the passage of medi What manner of patriotism does he most other individuals is entitled to that care and medicaid. exemplify? A broad concept, a concept of descriptive term. It is indicative Of Senator MANSFIELD'S patriotism that embraces not narrow Having said this, Mr. President, let no statesmanship and sensitivity that he chauvinism, but the love of humanity, of one get the impression that MIKE MANS would be among the first to recognize the his fellowman, of his State, of his coun FIELD is not a strong, determined man. needs of the whole Nation and then take try, and of the world. Behind his kindly approach and interest a strong role in fulfilling them through MIKE MANSFU:LD exemplifies the stat in the well-being of all of his fellow legislatiap. ure, the statesmanship, the dream, and citizens, as well as his deep concern for As a member of the Committee on For the aspiration which makes this country Senators on both sides of the aisle, there eign Relations, MIKE MANSFIELD has great. He does not drive, he leads; he 1s a dedicated determination to stand by taken the lead in reestablishing the does not command, he persuades; and his deep-seated convictions, whatever the powers of Congress in the difficult field in all this he has the power of accom issue may be. This quality of firmness of international relations. MIKE's knowl plishment giv.en to but few men. obviously comes from his great integrity edge and understanding of the intrica As a spokesman for this body, as a as an individual. cies of affairs in the Far East is unsur spokesman for his party, but more im We could not deny the fact that in the Pas!'.ed in the Senate. portantly as a spokesman for the free Senate from time to time we have our In the process of these accomplish dom of his country which he cherishes, disagreements. But MIKE MANSFIELD is ments, no other Senator has earned the his voice lings clear and is magnified a genius at being able to disagree with level of respect and admiration that is and reverberates in the receptive hearts you without being disagreeable. More accorded to Senator MANSFIELD from of his fellow Americans. than any other leader I have ever served both Democrats and Republicans alike. To serve with, to support, to follow. to under, in either the House or the Senate, Whether on his side or another, each adore and admire MIKE MANSFIELD for a he ha.s an absolute genius for being able Senator knows that the actions of the long period of time has been my pleasure. to work his will to get a program through, majority leader will be wholly based on Mr. RIBICOFF. Mr. President, I yield without leaving battle scars in this the principles of integrity and fairness. to the Senator from Arkansas. Chamber. One is tempted to talk at length about Mr. McCLELLAN. Mr. President, I am MIKE MANSFIELD'S record as a majority MIKE MANSFIELD but verbosity WOUld be proud to have the privilege of sharing in leader has covered a period of great fer a particularly inappropriate tribute to t.he sentiments of my colleagues on this ment and turbulence in our history; and the majority leader. occasion and to have 'this opporttmity of much of the accomplishment in the Sen Throughout the la.st decade, MIKE paying tribute to our distinguished ma ate is the result of his great leadership. MANSFIELD has been quietly, yet firmly jority leader, who is today one of the All of us on both sides of the a1sle owe effective. We are all acutely aware of the outstanding statesmen and leaders in him, and the country owes him, a debt of great contributions he has made both to our Nation. gratitude for his ability to bring us to the Senate and our country as majority I am now serving the 28th year of my gether on issues vital to the Nation and leader. I, therefore, take this opportunity tenure in the Senate. I have served, I to the world. to congratulate Senator MANSFIELD upon believe, under five other Democratic ma Mr. President, I join my colleagu~ in reaching a great milestone and to thank jority leaders in the Senate: the late saluting MIKE MANSFIELD at 'this mile him for the effective and selfless leader and beloved Alben W. Barkley, of Ken stone in his career, which marks only the ship he has provided to the Senate and tucky, the Honorable Scott Lucas of Il first period in his on-going leadership of the Nation. linois, the Honorable Ernest W. Mc all Members of the Senate. Mr. President, I yield next to the dis Farland, of Arizona, the Honorable Lyn Mr. RIBICOFF. Mr. President, as of tinguished senior Senator from Tennes don B. Johnson, who later became Pres last week, Senator MIKE MANSFIELD had see (Mr. GORE). ident of the United States, and now un served th.e U.S. Senate as majority leader der our present distinguished and able Mr. GOEE. Mr. President, throughout leader, MIKE MANSFIELD. longer than any man in the history of our my service as a Representative and as a country. In this body of 100 complex, This is quite an honor that he has Senator, it has been by privilege to be achieved in having served longer than independent men, this record is a great t.he colleague of the distinguished senior tribute to his sensitivity and leadership. any other leader in the Senate. I can Senator fwm Montana, our beloved appreciate in a small measure the grat His decade as majority leader hasobeen majotity leader. It has been my pleasure itude he must feel because I discovered an exciting one, filled with upheaval and to be in his home town in Montana, last year that I had served longer in the change. Thanks largely to his leadership, which he loves, to visits the institution in Senate than had any other Senator from the Senate has kept pace with these rapid which he taught, to speak with the peo my State, a re~rd I had never hoped and almost dizzying changes by Cl!_acting ple in his State whom he serves, to walk to achieve and one I really did not know an unprecedented number of landmark in the paths which this man has trod. that I was achieving until after the pieces of legislation. Mr. President, his tracks I cannot fact. It was particularly appropriate that reach. His tracks are the strides of a To serve as a leader in this body for only a few days ago, the President signed giant of the mountains, a giant in intel the length of time, so ably, so valiantly, a bill giving 18-year-olds the right to lect, in good will, In fellowship, in love and effectively as has MIKE MANSFIELD vote. This legislation would not have of his fellowman. is an honor that could well be sought and been passed without the guidance and These qualities were recognized early to which any American citizen and cer support of the majority leader. in his career-not just in the Senate of tainly any Senator might well aspire. It In times such as these, emotions often the United States, but also in the gold is one for which I am sure he is grateful run high and differences of opinion can mines, in the Marine Corps, in the class- and one he will always cherish. Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 46, Folder 38, Mansfield Library, University of Montana •. 89878 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE June 25, 1970 I mentioned that I had served under Senator MANSFIELD Is a leader not only an honor and a privilege to serve as a other leaders and it has been my good ot his party, but he is a leader 1n the junior Member of this body under the fortune and my pleasure to always re Senate. He is a leader 1n the Senate be leadership and gmdance of a man like spect and admire the leadership in this cause he is a man of his word, a man of Senator MANSFIELD. body; and it has been a joy to have had integrity, a man who is fair and just. Mr. SCOTT. Mr. President, I yield to the fellowship and association with them It is only natural that other qualities the distinguished Senator from Colorado and to work with them in trying to meet attend him-qualities of mind and (Mr. ALI.OTT) . the responsibiltties that are incumbent heart, of conviction, of firmness, and of Mr. ALLO'IT. Mr. President, there is on those of us who serve here. honor. Many of us have recognized his an old saying that it takes all kinds of Of all the leaders with whom I have strain of poetry when he has spoken of people to make a world. When one thinks served, all of them great men, I have his State of Montana and when we heard of great leaders, I am afraid one Is often served with none who was more consid him speak in the Rotunda at the memo prone to think in his mind of people who erate and more understanding; I have rial service for the late President John bluster Into a room and speak in deep, served with none who was more coop F . Kennedy. He deserves with his wife, ponderous voices, and dominate the erative and helpful when the oppor Maureen, the honor of the Senate and scene-at least with their words. Bu1 t.unity was presented. I have served un the country. that is not tme of the man whom we an der no leader who was more sincere and I am glad that I have had the pleasure honoring this afternoon. We have se' more dedicated to his task and to the of serving with Senator MANSFIELD, of aside this hour to congratulate MIKJ principles and ideals upon which our knowing him, and I value greatly his MANSFIELD as the majority leader wh1 Government was founded and upon friendship. has served the longest in that capacity ir which our liberties rest. Mr. SCOTT. Mr. President, I yield now the history of the Senate. A particular trait that I admire so to the Senator from Idaho Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 46, Folder 38, Mansfield Library, University of Montana June 25, 1970 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE 89879 vided great strength for the combined MANSFIELD is an able representative of dom within which we seek to live is to be good of the Senate and its programs. his State's interests. The Democratic Na maintained. Senator MANSFIELD has done what no tional Committee salutes this man as an One of the reasons that young people other person before him has done in able representative of his party. His col may tend to reject civility Is that they serving this length of time as majority l~agues in the Senate salute him as one have very few examples of civil, gentle leader; but he has done much, much o! its most highly respected Members, men making any dramatic impression on more. He has set a tone for the conduct and I salute M.lKE MANSFIELD as a great the community or the Nation. of the Senate, for the dispatch of its af Amedcan and a man I am proud to call We are fortunate that, especially when fairs, and for the handling of its require a friend. any young person begins to despair of ments in difficult, tedious times. He has Mr. GRIFFIN. Mr. President, on the ever persuading anyone to do anything served under Republican and Demo list of the distinguished minority leader unless 'he first hits him over the head, cratic Presidents with equal dedication is the name of the Senator from Wyo we can point to MIKE MANSFIELD. Here is to duty. He is to be commended on this ming (Mr. HANSEN), but I do not see him a man who 1s not frightened of admitting anniversary occasion, and I am plea.:;ed here at the moment. The next one on the that his judgments have to be tentative to add my accolade to those of our col list is the senior Senator from Michigan about a great many things. All he is do leagues on this occasion. (Mr. HART). I yield now to him. ing, of course, is demonstrating wisdom, Mr. GRIFFIN. Mr. President, I yield Mr. HART. Mr. President, what makes because most of the things we are asked now to the distinguished Senator from an effective Senator and leader? In quiet to pass judgment upon are so complex Nebraska (Mr. CURTIS). moments that is what all of us have asked that it is only a very imprudent person Mr. CURTIS. Mr. President, I would be ourselves. For the answers we have but indeed who would jump up all the time untrue to myself if I did not join in this to look to the majority leader: a man and announce that he knows exactly praise of our distinguished friend, the of principle and integrity, a man of quiet what to do. majority leader, Senator MIKE MANS resoluteness, a master of the legislative Senator MANSFIELD is never under any FIELD of Montana. process--and a friend of unfailing per compulsion to avoid giving an answer It has been my privilege to know Sen sonal loyalty. such as, "I do not know; I will try to ator MANSFIELD since that day when he His bold and imaginative understand find out." was sworn into the House of Representa ing of a political system that often seems So we can point the concerned Ameri tives, in January 1943. to defy mastery and genert>,te only frus- . can youngster to Senator MANSFIELD, an Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 46, Folder 38, Mansfield Library, University of Montana \ 89880 CO~~"GRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE June 25, 1976 ate, but they have been a bulwark upon "Congress shares the responslbill ty for cor· which always showed in every act that rectlng these discouraging economic trends which has been built mueh of the enorm I ha;ve seen MIKE MANSFIELD perform. To be sure the Congress has not concurrec ous legislative accomplishments of these It would be idle to say that I agree completely' in the President's approach t< years. The quiet strength of the majority with him always or he with me. He prob them. Nor has the President responded to al leader has contributed much to the in ably has been right in these disagree or the actions or the Congress. That Is nelthe ner stability of the Nation as well as to ments more often than I. But I have unprecedented nor undesirable. Each brancl the inner stability of the Senate. noticed this wonderful attitude of toler has its separate responsibilities even as eacl It has been more than leadership which ance and of gentleness coupled, how branch shares In a common obllgatlon to th• people of the nation. When there are differ he has given us, however, in the Senate. ever with a firmness which refused to ences, Insofar as the majority leadership 1 It has been a recognition-almost in the yield when he thought that a certain ooncerned, It w111 not waste time In pol!tlca manner of the leader of a constitutional course of action was light, whether that recriminations. It wlll concentrate, insteac government-of the problems and differ course of action was to keep us from on doing whe.t can be done In the Congress. ences of those of us who are a member meeting at nights or on occasion to in A third, brief portion, again quotin of this body, and the regions we repre sist that we meet at night. Whatever he sent. He has sensed in a special way thought was right Bit the time, he was from Mr. Lawrence: that dedicated as each of us is to the It was, on the whole. a nonpartisan Rpl'lec perfectly willing to stand by. such as might well be expected from a welfare of the country as a whole, we all I noted a. long time ago what a .good opposition leader during war time. remain close to the land and history family man he is. I had the honor of from which we eome. He understands going to the statehood celebration at In closing, Mr. Lawrence says this: the stresses and strains we each face. Hawaii. MIKE and Mrs. Mansfield had Altogether, Mansfield portrayed himself : Without this understanding-without a been in Asia, and in the group with a cooperative majority leader, even thong recognition of these factors and a nod which I went was their daughter, Ann. I he represents an opposite political party. 1n their direction-the Senate could remember how eagerly she looked for Mr. President, I think that David La\\ never have gotten on so well as it has ward to the arrival of her mother and renee has done a fine job in discussin with the Nation's business. father, who joined us for the celebra the speech of SenatoroMANSF'IELD on ths There is another respect in which I tion of statehood; and I remember the occasion, and the qualities and charac feel MIKE MANSFIELD has served both the quiet and gentle but unmistakable affec ter of Senator MANSFIELD, by his descrip Senate and his country especially well. tion which prevailed among those three, tion of the speech. He has been masterful 1n assessing the and showed that here was a real fam For a man who has not only been rna Nation's ills and in speaking out with ily, af·ter the most genuine American jority leader of the Senate a longer tim power and eloquence on them. He never tradition. I have noted that always smce. than any citizen who has ever lived i blasts with rhetoric, but discusses an Mr. President, something that MIKE this Republic but who also has serve issue with calmness and candor. MANSFIELD did the other day showed the in the Marines, in the Navy, and in th He has made peace in Vietnam his first measure of the man, I thought. I par Army, Senator MANSFIELD has ever priority-and his statements on this, and ticipated in the conference of Demo hallmark of patriotism of the purest sor1 on crime, inflation, student discord, and cratic Senators which arranged for him I am sure that we all recognize that to other issues of the day have all helped to procure, if he could, equal time from day, whf:ln we recognize this period o immensely in keeping the Nation in the National Broadcasting Co. to speak his extended service as majority leade formed and in calming public opinion in on the economic problems of the coun without, so far as I know, a single un times of tempest. His unflinching con try-somewhat in response to the speech pleasant incident having arisen, whethe fidence in the democratic processes is one which had been made a couple of days in his disagreements with Senators o of America's great assets. before by the President of the United his ~wn side of the aisle or in his dis Mr. President, I appreciate having this States. There may have been some in agreements with Senators on his sid opportunity for those of us who serve that group who thought MIKE MANSFIELD of the aisle, or in his disagreements wit with our distinguished majority leader to would make a highly political speech, the Executive. thank him, individually and collectively, a speech full of blaming and criticism. That is the kind of majority leader w for the work he does for us and for the I did not think so; and when I heard the can all join in praising today and in ex country every rtay, and to tell him how speech, I realized that I had been right; pressing our deep appreciation for hJ much we appreciate him. because he carried int,o that speech the years of great and patriotic service t Mr. GRIFFIN. Mr. President, I yield to kindness and the courtesy and the toler our Nation. the distinguished senior Senator from ance which he always makes his hall EXHIBIT 1 Florida. mat"k. MANSFIELD TALK STRESSES COOPERATION Mr. HOLLANQ. Mr. President, from I ask unanimous consent to have Although the National Broadcasting Cc the moment I first met MIKE MANSFIELD, printed in the RECORD at the conclusion granted "equal time" to Mike Mansfield < I have liked him, and have been im of my remarks a column published in Montana, the Democratic majority leader I pressed with his gentleness, his kindness, today's Washington Star, written by the the Senate, for his nationwide talk on tel! his courtesy, his tolerance. noted columnist Mr. David Lawrence, vision about the economic problems of tt whose philosophy no more than my own country, it didn't attract the attention thr I happened to be at Mount Vernon on rarely jibes with that of tl1e distinguished President Nixon's did. Also, many ot the pee George Washington's Birthday observ ple who listened had already forgotten se\ ance, during the 80th Congress, when the majority leader. era! of the points made In the Nixon speec customary tributes are laid at the tomb The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without of last week. of the Father of our Country. The Sena objection, lt is so ordered. The Democratic leader nevertheless mad tor from Montana was then a Member Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 46, Folder 38, Mansfield Library, University of Montana June f25, 1970 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE S9881 completely In the President's approach to My words for MIKE MANSFIELD are, "We upward in the House and Senate. It has them. Nor has the President responded to all love MIKE." been one of the great privileges of my of the actions or the Congress. That t.. nei ther unprecedented nor undesirable. Each Thank you, Mr. President. adult life to have had this association. branch has Its separate responslbllltles even Mr. GRIFFIN Mr. President. I now As a person, as a political leader. and 1\8 each branch shares In a common obl\ga yield to the distinguished Senator from as a Senator, MIKE MANSFII:LD has h~en tlon to the people of the naL!on. When there North Carolina !Mr. JoRDAN). everything that a person, a political are differences. Insofar 1\S the m'ljorlty Mr. JORDAN of North Carolina. Mr. leader. and a Senator should be. leadership Is concerned, It will not waste President, I consider it a rare privilege It Is because of people like MIKE MANS ttme In polltlcal recriminations It wlll con to join today in saluting majority leader, FIELD that this institution has retained centrate. Instead. on doing wh.lt can be MIKE MANSFIELD, because I knOW Of no the strength, the respect, and effective done In the Congress." Mansfield pointed out that much of what man more deserving of such a tribute. ness It has. can readily be Initiated to Improve the eco He has served with unusual distinction It is because of people like 1\!rKE MANS nomic situation has been done. He stressed longer than any other man In what I FIELD that this country has retamed its a number of laws pa&ed, and promised that think can safely be called the most de · greatness. 1 f Nixon wlsl>es "to use the persuMion of the manding and difficult job in the Senate. It is because of people like MIKE presidency" as a means of dlscmtrngtng ex Just surviving in such a Job for nearly MANSFIELD that the human race has cessive price and wage Increases, the Presl 10 years is in itself quite an accomplish found coexistence tolerable. d Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 46, Folder 38, Mansfield Library, University of Montana 89882 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE June 25, 1970 What I shall always remember about on the Democratic side of the aisle, but ing credit for his own achievements or MIKE MANSFIELD are hi& CharaCtertstic also is known for his astute sense of fair see him flashing the outward signs of the kindness, thoughtfulness, and consider ness to those on the other side, as well, power which vests in his office. As one ation In which, as I have ju<>t said, I have and has thereby gained their cooperation who has had the honor to serve under shared. and respect. This is the mark of a true his leadership, however, I wish to join Mr. President, I am sure that MIKE leader. my Senators in paying tribute to his MANSFIELD will -be With US as majority His quiet, reflective manner, his calm long and patient service, which has leader for the rest of this year. I am not but firm demeanor, and hls dedication borne much good fruit. Finally, as a Sen quite prepared to wish that that will con to placing the national interest first and ator from Wyoming, Montana's good tinue on into the coming session; but foremost over any personal ot partisan neighbor to the south, I have a particu even if it should not, and he should be preference, make him a man admired and lar appreciation for senator MANSFIELD's come the minority leader, I know that loved by his colleagues in the Senate sound leadership and counsel. We in he will retain the same sweet spirit in as well as the overwhelming majority of Wyoming are pleased to have the ma his attitude toward all of us in this body the people of his own State of Montana, jority leader's office occupied by our as he has before. and indeed of the Nation. wonderful friend and neighbor. Thank you, Mr. President. Senator MANSFIELD has thoroughly Mr. HARRIS. Mr. President, it ha! Mr. GRIFFIN. Mr. President, I yield demonstrated throughout his career an come to my attention that the distin· now to the distinguished Senator from interest in the common good. In so doing guished majority leader of the Senate Florida (Mr. GURNEY). he has also shown an independence which Senator MIKE MANSFIELD, Of Montana Mr. GURNEY. Mr. President, I, too clearly designates him as no one's man has now served in that position for ! should like to join in the tributes of the but his own. This may spring from the years and 167 days. This is longer thar Senate to the distinguished majo'rity fact that MIKE MANSFl!!:lJl is so clearly a any other Senator in the history of tht leader for having served longest as ma self-made man; a Senawr beholden to Senate has served as majority leader jority leader in the Senate. no one individual or interest. He has just now surpassed the length ol My reflections would be that of a new He has demonstrated a tremendous time that the late Senator Alben Bark· Senator who has known MIKE MANSFIELD capacity for hard work, and although a ley, of Kentucky, served as majoritl only last year and this year to date, but busy man he always has time to help leader. I have always found him to be a most an individual in need, and to be consid Senator MANSFIELD has served a long fair, a most considerate, and a most kind erate and courteous to all who seek his time because he has ·served with excep· ly man. attention or counsel. tiona! distinction-served both the peo On the occasions I have had to talk While it is not possible for any one ple of Montana and the Senate of thE to him, mainly concerning advice on Sen man to express the desires or interest of United States. ate procedures when I was learning how 100 individual Senators or even the 56 A man of fairness and firmness, con this body operates, I have always found other Senators of our party, MIKE viction and compassion, Senator MANs him willing to spare the time to advise MANSFIELD represents, and expresses in FIELD leads the Senate because he is a me on what ought to be done and what most literate fashion, the common will leader of w1common quality. ought not to be done. and consensus of his party in the Senate. I congratulate him on the record ol Certainly his leadership is exemplified We are all proud of you, Mr. LEADER, ancl service which he has forged, I expres~ by fairness, and, I think, by example, a we appreciate and admire the leadership my appreciation for what he has dom sort of light touch, a persuasive touch, which you have provided us In making for the Senate and for the country, ano rather than the sort of leader who drives the U.S. Senate an institution of real I wish him many more years in the im one with the lash of a whip. MIKE MANS substance and service to our people, our portant position he holds. FIELD is not that kind of man at all. Of Nation, and the cause of mankind. Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President. I arr course he is liked and respected by his We wish you many more years of serv extremely pleased today to join with m) colleagues on both sides of the aisle. And ice in the cause of peace, to which you distinguished colleagues in paying trib· I think that in these troubled times the are so fervently dedicated, and in the ute to our outstanding majority leader Senate is most fortunate in having MIKE leadership of the majority in the U.S. the Senator from Montana, MIKE MANs· MANSFIELD as majority leader. Senate, to which you have addressed FIELD. Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, I move yourself so ably and well. Senator MANSFIELD is truly admirec the adoption of the resolution recogniz Mr. McGEE. Mr. President, the record by all for his ability as majority leader ing the outstanding service of Senator of longevity recently established by our But more important than this, he ha: MIKE MANSFIELD as majority leader Of majority leader Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 46, Folder 38, Mansfield Library, University of Montana .- June 25, 1970 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE S9883 such principles would have to be institu But having said that, let me hasten to ties acquit themselves in such a manner tionalized in order to preserve liberty, recognize reality by pointing out that as to be esteemed by their colleagues, by because, he said: some are more equal than others. their Nation, and by the students of Every man Invested with power ls apt to Then I must quickly add that there Is government and history. One of these abuse lt. one among us who is the most equal of all, very few men is Senator MANSFIEL~ .. and it Is my most pleasant privilege to In nearly a decade as Senate maJOrlty Mr. President, I believe one of the fi jo1n with Senators to pay my respects leader Senator MANSFIELD has made a nest tributes we can pay to our esteemed today to the leader-to our friend-to my great 'imprint upon the operation and and distinguished majority leader, MIKE leader-to my fliend-MIKE MANSFIELD. policies of our Government. In the com MANSFIELD, is that he has been invested Today we are paying our respect.<; to plex and rugged combat ov~r ~he course with great authority and power and has MIKE for having served the world, the o! national policy, the maJonty leader not abused it. He is universally regarded Nation, the President, the people of his has often applied the key push or shove for his scrupulous fairness, his honesty, State--and his colleagues-longer than to guide us in a better direction. his forthrightness, and, perhaps most of any other leader in our Nation's history. senator MANSFIELD does not lead by all, for his forbearance, his steadfast re I for one of many, am not at all sur cracking heads together. He does not fusal to abuse the .power with which pru;ed by the luminous longevity of his raise issues with loud cries of despair or he has been invested. leadership. The only way he could not elaborate promises of future bliss. His Today it is my pleasure to join my havce reached this new milestone would style of quiet reflection and discussion, colleagues in honoring MIKE. Technl have been for him to leave it of his own of raising questions and indicating prob cally, we are paying tribute to him for volition. Thank goodness he has not. lems of expertise that slowly pervades having sw·passed all records for length I know that the people ot his State will the thinking of those around him is so of service as majority leader. This is no never keep him from this body. And I effective, it goes unnoticed to many out small feat, and it certainly deserves trib~ know that Senators on this side of the side the Senate. I can only say that I ute. The post of Senate majority leader aisle will keep him as their leader as long feel he has been a great Senate leader. is a demanding one. It requires both at as he wants to serve. He has mastered the difficult balance tention to minute, technical detail and History will record what we have ac between being leader of the Senate and a grasp of broad social and political is complished under Mike's leadership. It of his party in the Senate to the benefit sues. Senator MANSFIELD has performed will record that he has kept us on an even of both. He is one of the moving forces both duties ably and diligently. keel during one of the most difficult eras 1n making our body into a more respected, But we also are honoring MIKE for in our history. more powerful, and more positive part of the qualities which have enabled him And this, of course, is the real mark of the Federal Government. H~ has led a to serve so long in such a demanding a great leader-the ability to hold the party with a great majority-so easily post without having incurred the enmity keel steady when seas are rough-to keep split into divisions--to become a respon of even those who have differed \\ith the ship on course when the cross winds sible, cohesive unit that has contributed him. When we hear him described, we blow-to reach the harbor through the much in this decade. hear such words as "judicious," "fair," treacherous reefs. Senator MANsFIELD has been a leader "accommodating," •· helpful," "reason We could not have asked for more who has dipped into substantive areas, able." Those adjectives are well chosen, and MIKE did not give us less. not being content to reign above the Mr. President, when they are applied MIKE, our words today cannot begin to great issues o! our day. As the most In to our esteemed majority leader. express the real admiration, the deep re formed and expert Senate majority I salute Senator MANSFIELD, and I am spect, and the great affection we feel for leader in the area of foreign affairs in confident that we can look forward to you. our history, he has had a profound Im additional years of enlightened service Mr. BURDICK. Mr. President, I wish pact upon our policies. He is one of those from our distinguished leader. to commend MIKE MANsFIELD, our dis few men who has reversed one of the Mr. TALMADGE. 1.:r. President, it is a tinguished majority leader, for his dedi most unfortunate ventures of our history great pleasure to join Senators in today's cation and devotion to his country. For and has helped lead the renaissance of salute to the distinguished majority more than 9 years, MIKE MANSFIELD has the Senate's power 1n foreign affairs.' For leader, Senator MIKE MANSFIELD. served his Nation with integrity and wis this alone, Senator MANSFIELD must be We particularly pay tribute to Sena dom as our majority leader. called great. tor MANSFIELD in recognition of the fact Citizens throughout the land are grate Another example of the majority that on June 17 he established a new rec ful to MIKE for his many years of public leader's skills as leacfer of the Senate and ord for longevity as Senator majority service and as an advocate of justice for the Nation was his decision to move leader, a term of almost 91;2 years. This Is all our people. We in Congress are grate ahead with the 18-year-old vote as part a distinct honor. ful for his warm friendship, his brilliant of the Voting Rights Act. This demon Senator MANSFIELD is an OUtstanding leadership, and his constant cooperation. strated a wise sensitivity to the trends in Senator who, regardless of party lines, Through our majority leader's leader our Nation and an acute reading of the has always endeavored to serve the best ship, some of the most important de legislative possibilities. This was Senator interests of his Nation and State. As ma cisions ever made by this body were MANSFIELD at his best, a man of thought jority leader his statesmanlike and gen tlemanly conduct have earned him the decided. ful and powerful action. respect and admiration of Senators on Truly this man from the "big sky coun One of Senator MANSFIELD'S great at both sides of th~ aisle. He Is a fair and try" of Montana is one man in public tlibutes is his disdain for the elaborate generally quiet-spoken man, but, as we service who leads the humanitarian form praise and formalities of high o:Hice. So all know, he Is firm in the courage of his of quality service to his fellow man. I shall not go further. I am happy to convictions. This Is to his credit as a man Mr. TYDINGS. Mr. President, ours is note briefly my respect and admiration and as a Senator. He has indeed brought a large Natitm that faces immense chal of a great Senate leader. We are fortu distinctive leadership to the Important lenges. We have a huge Government. nate that the man who has been the office of majority leader. I wish person The task of shaping and leading this majo1ity leader longest in our history is ally to extend my congratulations to mammoth Government in the right di also one of the best. Senator MANSFIELD for having the honor rection in order to solve the great crises Mr. BOGGS. Mr. President, I wish to of holding this position longer than any of ow· day is the most difficult and im join in congratulating the distinguished other Senator in history. portant task of our time. majority leader on his long and most Mr. MciNTYRE. Mr. President, there Few men reach that level of leader successful tenure. are many rewarding aspects of the task ship where they can offer a significant It has been my great pleasure to serve of representing one's fellow Americans in contlibution to the governing of our with the Senator from Montana in both Congress. Nation. Fewer men reach the highest Houses of Congress. When I entered the Not the least of tbese Is the privilege level of leadership and remain in that House of Representatives in 1947, he had of associating with others who bear this position long enough to leave a lasting already served there with great credit same responsibility. imprint on the course o! national events. for 4 years. In 1961, when I entered the Under the Constitution, all of us who And fewer still are those who, having Senate, he had already served in this serve in this body of Congress are equal. been given these awesome responsibili- body for 8 years. Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 46, Folder 38, Mansfield Library, University of Montana ·~. S9884 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE June 25, 1970 It was In that year that he was first the leadership chair has accomplished tion for theoretical concerns serving as elected majority leader and embarked on for the Senate during his tenure. a professor of history and political sci his now nearly 10 years in that illus If we ponder upon the descriptions that ence at Montana State University from trious position. have been used to characterize the 1933 to 1942, when he was first elected It has always been a great pleasure for "MANSFIELn leadership," we notice the to the Congress. All these trends-hu me "tQ be associated with Senator MANs many affirmative phrases dealing with his mility, a complete lack of arrogance, FIELD in any endeavor. I remember "fairness," his "impartiality," the fact practical experience, a student of na warmly trips to Southeast Asia that a that he "leans over backward" to protect tional and world affairs, experience as group of Senators made under Senator the rights of Senators, particularly those a teacher and lecturer-are evident in MANSFIELD'S leadership in 1962 and 1965. who may disagree with his own position the manner in which Senator Mansfield His expertise in the field of foreign rela on public policies. We can also notice has filled the majority leadership chair tions was most valuable to us, and, I what seems to be a consensus in the Sen All of us here today and the country at believe, the reports which he was instru ate, and one with which I wholeheartedly large have benefitted as those past ex mental in writing wert> most excellent agree, that our majority leader has not periences have culminated and haVI commentaries on the tragic confilct been "heavy-handed," that he has not been brought into play during the lasf which still engulfs us. attempted to "force a decision" on the decade. I hope that the Senate mal In an adulthood that began prema Senate and, as some have pointed out, continue to benefit from Senator MANs turely at the age of 14. he had had many that he is not prone to "arm twisting FIELD's services as majority leader fo varying experiences-in the military, in tactics" in the conduct of the Senate many years in the future. I am certah industry, and In scholarlY pursuits-that business. that the people of Montana will sene uniquely qualify him for his position. I do not think these descriptions can him back to us and that he can have anc It has been my experience that the be argued with and I think they are ap hold his present job as long as he de- distinguished majority leader has been preciated by all of us here on both sides sires it. . absolutely fair and honest in his dealing of the aisle. I think there is something Mr. MAGNUSON. Mr. President, th< with each of us-no matter the side of deeper involved, though, and I believe it distinguished majority leader of the Sen the aisle on which we sit. is this !unction, as developed by Senator ate Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 46, Folder 38, Mansfield Library, University of Montana Jwrw 25, 1970 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE 89885 nition of leadership must be expanded of the United States, and hence of the lie. MIKE MANSFIELD is very much in the and rewritten. Indeed, what these phrases whole world. tradition of such towering figures. describe--at least in part--are the quali A MOST DIST!NGUISHII:D BltNO.TOR A majority leader must be many ties of the man who, in my judgment, has Mr. HANSEN. Mr. President, the quiet, things. Party leader. Statesman. Com led the Senate with greater effectiveness scholarly, concise majority leader is, in promiser and peacemaker. A person than in any other period in the entire deed, a most distinguished Senator. More whose mind and wit are able to cope history of this institution. than that, his fain1ess encourages each with the myriad situations and human The Senator from Montana has been of us to bear greater regard for the in confrontations that occur on such a na majority leader of the U.S. Senate longer ter·est of others. tional stage as this. MIKE MANSFIELD has than any other man. It is not surprising. His thoughtfulness, quietly displayed been all of these and more. When asked once how he would like to by his logic, prompts more reflection by He holds his position of eminence by be recalled in history, he is reported to ee.ch of us. His uncommon commonsense dint of ability, knowledge of the body, have replied: "When I am gone, I want is a stabilizing factor in even the worst and respect of his peers. The newest to be forgotten." History could never of situations, although it has been char Member of the Senate can unhesitating honor that wish. acteristic of his attention to duty that ly approach him on practically any mat It is difllcult to say now what single such situations are seldom ter, secure in the knowledge that MIKE achievement will most be remembered His abiding concern for fairness and MANSFIELD will greet his request with about MIKE MANSFIELD-it may be lead his courtesy and thoughtfulness for his sympathy, understanding, and aware ing the fight to give 18-year-olds the colleagues, regardless of party lines or ness. vote. It could be a host of legislative dift'erences of opinion, often belies a Practically every Member of this body monuments that occurred during the dedication to study and a toughness that has come to him with the most involved sixties-from medicare for the elderly to may have had its beginnings during his problems confronting them. Each time civil rights for the racial minorities; from days in the U.S. Marine Corps. some reasonable alternative or just com the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty to a break No one can ever question his loyalty promise is offered: through in Federal aid to education It or integrity to the Senate, his State, or It would be easy indeed for a man of may be one that has not yet even been his country. However, he always puts his position to act dift'erentJy-negative attained. statesmanship and the national interest ly-patronizingly. This has not been If I were to summarize his influence, above strictly regional or partisan issues known to happen. it WOuld be to say that MIKE MANSFIELD when he believes such interests transcend MIKE MANSFIELD has remai11ed true to has set the entire tone for this emerging provincialism. And in spite of his gentle his heritage· of toil, honesty, and cour decade. He has called us quietly and most demeanor, he runs a tight ship and one age. Surely, the people of Montana are effectively for a reappraisal-a reap on which we can all be more proud to fortunate in having a man and Senator praisal of our objectives, of our policies, serve. of such caliber representing them here. and our purposes-both at home and Storms have raged within this body We live now in difficult times, fraught abroad. that have threatened, with the passions with danger and replete with the thorn At a time when it is not always popular of the moment, to swamp the progress iest of problems. At such moments in the to engage in politics, he has made me of legislation essential to this Nation in passage of national history, we have al proud to be a politician. In an era when many areas. The steady hand of the ways sought out those elements in our the Senate was at times relegated to a majority leader, at the helm, has led society that are most stable and worthy. less than coequal status, he has led us in us to more reasonable solutions. That is why today it is all the more fit regaining the Senate's constitutional The leadership of the able Montanan ting for this body to pay deserved tribute role. has been instrumental in maintaining to MIKE. Stripping it all away, there is perhaps the traditional, reasoned deliberative ap Greateli trials lie ahead, not just for only a single word that is needed to de proach of the Senate to critical and a party, but for our Nation. America will scribe the reason for his success. It is often emotional issues during years of look to the Chamber we occupy today, trust. It has been the immense faith gen some of the greatest unrest this Na just as it has in other times. Our re erated by this kind and honest man from tion has known. He has consistently ex sponse will go a long way towards decid the West that has been his most valuable hibited a presence of wisdom that sur ing the direction the Nation will take asset. With it he has gained the support passes party lines, and has often been in the face of crisis. of all of his colleagues and associates. quick to bring into perspective and help We are more than a little fortunate to With it he has affected the very core of clarify the position of Senators on each have MIKE MANSFIELD among US, as ma the U.S. Senate. With him, I have de side of the aisle. jority leader, as Senator, as friend, and veloped more confidence in the direction His understanding of the value of the as an American. of this Republic. two-party system which continue6 to Mr. PEARSON. Mr. President, today, I honor MIKE MANSFIELD today. I do SO make this Nation the greatest on earth our distinguished majority leader, Sena as he would say it himself, without any has prevented harsh divisions from tor MIKE MANSFIELD, passes the previous ifs, ands or buts. forming on matters which a lesser man record for service as majority leader set Mr. CRANSTON. Mr. President, on the could have allowed to result in rigid and by the late Senator from Kentucky, Al Senate floor today, and oft' the floor on long-lasting lines of anger or discord. ben Barkley. It is a pleasure for me to many occasions, I have heard Senators Mr. President, the confidence of every join my colleagues in paying tribute to compare MIKE MANSFIELD to other ~ American in the Congress is strength Senator MANSFIELD'S record. jority leaders under whom they have ened by the knowledge that men like The senior Senator from Montana is served. the distinguished senior Senator from well respected and loved on both sides of I can make no such compar!.~ons, for Montana. are in service to this Nation. the ·aisle here in the Senate-both as an I have never served under any other MIKE MANSPZEL.D--DISTINGUISHED MAJORITY able public servant and as a fine, fair, leader. LEADER God-fearing man who is a credit to his Nor do I wish to serve under any other Mr. MONTOYA. Mr. President, MIKE State and Nation. leader, ever. !.:IANSFIELD has occupied the post of ma MIKE MANSFIELD is a man WhO "tells it I find it impossible to imagine a leader jority leader longer than any other like it is," and he does so in a few well of greater grace and greatness, a leader Member of this body in its long-honored chosen words. There is no doubt in my more considerate, thoughtful, moral, history. This Chamber has seen many mind that the Democrat~ in this body wise, and effective than MIKE MANsFIELD. a Senator of Significant stature. More have been fortunate to have him for their I am particularly appreciative, of than a few have left an imprint upon it leader since January 1961. And I know course, of the guidance and the oppor that remains to this day. that the country has benefited from his tunities that MIKE MANSFIELD, in his ca The Senate became a part of them. In tenure. pacity as leader, oft'ers to new Senators, turn they each left a part of themselves We Republicans have found him to be like myself. here in this Chamber. It is because of a fair and cooperative man and it is with Most of all, I respect MIKE MANSFIELD such men that the Senate as an institu pleasure that we join in this expression not only as a leader of the majority, and tion has evolved, grown and had such an of congratulations. hence of the whole Senate, but as a leader impact upon the history of our Repub- There is only one thing that would Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 46, Folder 38, Mansfield Library, University of Montana 89886 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE June 25, 1970 make MIKE MANSFIELD even more endear "Quaker Meeting" style of leadership. All paralled number of years and days in ing to the hearts of Republican Sena feel free to express their views. All have this position of leadership. Nor are we tors-and here I associate myself with a voice in policy. No one is forced to ac only calling attention to the list of im the earlier remarks of the senior Senator tion against his will or against his bet portant legislative innovations which from Vermont--to see him begin another ter judgment. He is a master at leading MIKE has steered through these halls in Congress as minority leader. the Senate to a judgment based on the the last 9 years and which are now part · Mr. MONDALE. Mr. President, I wish free flow of opinion and debate. Under his of the public law of the Nation. Rather to-join my many colleagues who are to leadership, the Senate really does "work rather we are giving reeognition and pub day paying tribute to one of the most its will." lic acknowledgment of our respect for a effective and admired leaders in the his Modest, self effacing, but also deter trusted colleague, an admired leader, and tory of the U.S. Senate-the greatest mined and forthright, Senator MANS an exemplary man. deliberative bodY in the world. FIELD has made the Senate a pleasant This is a political leader whose over MIKE MANSFIELD has now been major place to be and ·to work. riding concern for his country's welfare ity leader longer than any other Sena Senator MANsFIELD's record tenure in is such that · .e can tell Members of hil. tor. In this capacity, he is known and omce is indeed matched by the quality of party at a recent campaign fund raisin~ will be remembered for his warmth, his his leadership. function: leadership, and his unparalleled ability Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. President, MIKE In thls year o! national crisis, there Is nc to provide effective leadership along with MANSFIELD is noted for his remarkable partisanship. There Is only national obl!ga the utmost respect for the integrity of capacity to say important words with tlon. every Member of this body. unusual brevity. Following his example, This is a Senator in a position of grea; I am proud to have served in the Sen I simply wish to say that it has been one power who has chosen to employ rea.· ate for 6 years under the leadership of of the most satisfying experiences of my soned dialog and perserverance ratheJ MIKE MANSFIELD. He has done much for life to work under the leadership of than force as the means to produce leg· me through his wisdom, his leadership, Senator MANSFIELD since 1963. I treasure islative action. . and most of all his personal friendship. him as a friend, as a colleague, and as This is a gentleman whose sparS{ To the distinguished Senator and ma a wise and sensitive leader. words are not rhetorical evasions, bu1 jority leader for Montana, I say: Con It is a pleasant privilege to join with statements of trust. gratulations upon reaching this mile my colleagues in honoring him today on This is a man who views the Senatt stone which so reflects the esteem of his long and effective leadership of the as a national legislative forum to pro· your colleagties. I look forward to more Senate. duce ·agreement on the course of actior. years of your friendship and your leader Mr. SCHWEIKER. Mr. President, I for the country rather than a politica· ship. would llke to join this colloquy in praise arena in which to score ideological wiru Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I want of the distinguished majority leader's and losses. to join the other Members of this body long tenure and outstanding service to I think that we and the eountry an in paying tribute to the majority leader. the Senate and our Nation. extremely fortunate in having MIKE Although a freshman and in this body As a freshman Senator, I have been MANSFIELD as our majority leader il.t thil. by appointment, I am most pleased to be particularly appreciative of the major particular time of national uncertaincy able to say that the senior Senator from ity leader's fairness, and his support and and bitter divisiveness. As a calm fore! Montana has accorded me every cour encouragement for greater participation for unified attention to the public wei· tesy and has gone out of his way to ease in Senate business by new Senators. fare he can direct cooperative politica the transition for our State from our An example of Senator MANsFIELD's energy for the Nation's benefit. In MIKE'i previous Members of this body to the attitude toward younger Senators oc own words, this congressional coopera representation provided by Alaska's curred when he was graciously appear t ion is given "without ifs, ands, or buts senators now. Because of the untimely · ing as a guest on a radio and television re The Republic deserves no less." And witt death of my predecessor and the ·elec port the minority leader and I prepared MIKE MANSFIELD's calm, steady voice ii tion of my colleague, Alaska found it for Pennsylvania stations. the Chambers of the Senate, the Repub· self with two freshman Senators com During the show, I made a reference lie will continue to receive no less. ing on the scene here within a matter of to being the junior Senator from Penn Mr. MATHIAS. Mr. President, in a1 days. All of the Members of this body sylvania, and Senator MANSFIELD ob the naval lore of Great Britain, no legenc have been courteous and kind to both jected to this and said: is more cherished than the story of Lore of w, but it is important for me to note There Is no such animal 1n the Senate. Nelson's constant consideration for hi that the majority leader has, in many midshipmen and young officers. He gav. ways, aided me in the performance of And he said to me: them endless hou.."'S of his time and dedi my duties for my State. When you refer to yourself, don't refer to yourself aa a. junior or senior Senator, but cated himself to helping them and pro Of course, this action merely reflects moting their professional education anc his total qualities of falmess and the just e.s a. Senator, because It Is 99 men and lone woman. They're all equ.a.J. and they training. fact that he is a. complete gentleman in carry the same weight. It has been my personal observatim every regard. that great judges in both big and littl SENATOB MANSFIELD'S LEADERSHIP I think this is typical of the majority courts are invariably interested in youn Mr. PROXMIRE. Mr. President, I join leader's falmess, and respect for the job members of the bar. They exercise th with my colleagues in congratulating the we all have to do here, and for all Sena responsibility of the bench to teach th tors who have the same job to perform. I· majority leader, Mr. MANSFIELD, on es 1 ethical standards and moral philosoph tablishing a record for tenure as majority The majority leader has always put of the law, which are not generally of leader of the·u.s. Senate. the interests of the Nation, and the Con fered as courses in law schools. The As important as length of service is, gress, ahead of more parochial concerns, shield young lawyers from embarrasf the quality of that service is even more and in so doing, has been a credit to his ment and strengthen both their sense c important. Senator MANSFIELD has ex party, to every Senator, and to our great duty and their confidence. celled in both. Nation, and it is a pleasure to join my But the task of perpetuating the b~ There are various ways to lead men. colleagues on both sides of the aisle in traditions of a noble profession is ofte Some do it by' the power and authority these words of praise today. left undone in the world of politic: and domination over others which they Mr. NELSON. Mr. President, I join to Political life is often cruel, frequenti exercise. On the whole that is not the day in the accolades properly being ac bloodthirsty, and sometimes cannibalil. way to lead. It may get action. It may corded to the majority leader of the U.S. tic. It is also pressured and hurried E succeed at a given moment. But in the Senate, the gentleman from Montana, that even the gentler and more consiC long run it will fail because free men re MIKE MANSFIELD. . erate among us simply do not find tin: sent these methods and smart under As majority leader of this bodY, MIKE for such work. The center aisle is a po1 them even when they appear to accept has certainly set a record which deserves slble partisan obstacle. them. to be recognized this aftemoon. The But as a Member of the Senate wt But Senator MANSFIELD leads the Sen measure of his achievement, however, entered at the beginning of the prese1 ate by consent. It could be called the has not just been determined by the un- Congress, I want to testify that Senate Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 46, Folder 38, Mansfield Library, University of Montana June 25, 1970 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE 89887 MANSFIELD has alv.ays had the time, and in paying tribute to our colle14:11e who able cause. There 1s much more that the patience, and the interest to help a has surpassed all longevity records for could be said about our friend but, to new Member. To say that I· am grateful service as majority leader-MIKE MANs sum it up, may I say that he is one of is a gross understatement of the case. !'IELD. the most honorable and decent men I I do not always agree with Senator The dedication of MIKE's outstanding have ever known. MANSFIELD. At times, our differences may talents to the manifold duties and re Mr. THURMOND. Mr. President, I am be rooted in a divergence of opinion, and sponsibilities of his career as majority pleased to have this opportunity to con at times, in a diversity of party loyalty. leader spans a decade of tremendous sig gratulate the distinguished majority But however I may view his position on nificance in the history of our country leader, MIKE MANSFIELD, upon his com any one issue, I know that in his view of We have seen the greatest pieces of pletion of the longest period of service in it he will be right with himself and his social legislation maneuvered through that important position in the history of conscience. the Senate and Congress under his guid the U.S. Senate. He has instilled in politics an air of ance and leadership. He has contributed Senator MANSFIELD is not only a dis nobility and purpose, and for this above notably to America's social progress by tinguished Senator but also an estimable all, the citizens of this Republic should his own spirit and intellect and energy. gentleman who is held in high esteem by be glad that he is an American, a Sena As Senate majority leader he has been his colleagues on both sides of the aisle. tor, and a fellow citizen. chosen for one of the most difficult as Though he and I frequently disagree Mr. BROOKE. Mr. President, I could signments in Congress. Under circum on matters before the Senate, I have al not let this day pass without joining with stances that would try most men, MIKE ways found him to be courteous, con my colleagues in a well-deserved tribute MANSFIELD's leadership quallties have siderate, and helpful as majority leader. to our distinguished majority leader upon been tested and fou.Tld saUd over and Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President,· I ask his completion of the longest term of over again. unanimous consent to have printed in service in that position in the history of On the personal level I have found the RECORD tributes to the distinguished the U.S. Senate. his counsel and guidance an invaluable majority leader ·(Mr. MANSFIELD) sub No· one knows better than he that his aid in my own legislative duties, and mitted by the Senator from Texas Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 46, Folder 38, Mansfield Library, University of Montana 89888 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE June 25, 1970 electors of Montana. wiiJ once more demon form, and, most recently, to invest our Na ORDER OF BUSINESS strate their faith In Mike Mansfield by ag£Lin tion's youth with the right to vote. returning him with their mandace to the I congratulate the distinguished Majority Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, the Senate. Leader who Is a benefactor o! bls State, the Senator from Colorado has been ex Nation, a.nd tne world. tremely generous in yielding to the lead STATEMENT OF SENATOR YARBOROUGH Mr. PERCY Mr. President, I am ership for the tributes which have been Mr. President, today the Sena.te Is assem expressed this afternoon. We interrupted bled to pay tribute to a. great leader and fine honored today to join my colleagues in paying tribute to a man who has the un his speech earlier, shortly after 3 o'clock, American, Senator Mike Mansfield. There a.re for this purpose. countloos things that can be said about Sen qualified respect and affection of us all, ator Mansfield's excellent leadership, ability, the distinguished majOiity leader, the Up to that time it did nof appear to and his sense of sta.tesma.nship; however, a.s Senator from Montana Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 46, Folder 38, Mansfield Library, University of Montana