9214 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE May 23, 2001 EXECUTIVE SESSION the White House, in the Senate, and I watched how masterful he was. I re- has been the Senate floor leader. He member coming over and watching one has done all things in public. I am de- of the votes. We were standing in the NOMINATION OF HOWARD H. lighted Howard Baker is our nominee. back of the Chamber. As I recall, he sat BAKER, JR., OF TENNESSEE, TO I yield the floor. on the corner of the table, and it BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- seemed to have an influence on voters DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY jority leader. just because he was sitting there. OF THE UNITED STATES OF Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I see other Though both those motions prevailed, AMERICA TO JAPAN Senators who are here to speak on be- and they were in many ways unpopu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under half of former Senate Majority Leader lar, I remember sending him a hand- the previous order, the Senate will pro- Howard Baker to be Ambassador to written note at the time how impressed ceed to executive session to consider Japan. I will not be too long. I am de- I was at how he pulled those issues to- the nomination of Howard H. Baker, lighted to have this opportunity. I gether in a bipartisan way. Jr. The nomination will be stated. think this is such a great selection for Soft spoken; intellectual, actually. A The bill clerk read the nomination of this very important position as Ambas- lot of people would be surprised that an Howard H. Baker, Jr., of Tennessee, to sador to Japan. intellectual could rise to that kind of be Ambassador Extraordinary and I feel a personal relationship with position, but he did. Plenipotentiary of the United States of Howard Baker for a lot of reasons. Now I have an even greater respect America to Japan. First of all, I think Howard Baker was for his leadership since I have for the The Senate proceeded to consider the the first live Republican I actually saw past 5 years been able to serve as ma- nomination. up close in my life. When I was growing jority leader. I remember telling my The PRESIDING OFFICER. There up in Pascagoula, MS, there was none. immediate predecessor, Bob Dole: I are 2 hours equally divided for consid- Then I had the good fortune of going to thought your job was a piece of cake. eration of the nomination. Who yields the great center of learning, Oxford, Why wasn’t it that way when I got time? The Senator from Wyoming. MS. There I saw this outstanding and here? This job is a challenge, every Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I do very calming and articulate spokes- day. You have people who disagree want to talk a moment about the nom- man, Howard Baker, on Memphis tele- with you around you, your friends on ination of Howard Baker to be Ambas- vision. I was impressed. And he was a both sides of the aisle, and you try to sador to Japan. I am chairman of the Republican. I started listening to him give some direction to get some result. Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific and watching him and had occasion to I truly now have a renewed and greater Rim. We held a hearing today for How- meet him one time when he came down respect for the majority leader and the ard Baker. Fortunately, we were able to the university. majority leader’s position, and for to move it today so that his nomina- Of course, this outstanding man from Howard Baker in particular. tion can be voted on for confirmation. a small town in Tennessee ran for the Of course, he went on to run for Mr. President, I am pleased to accept Senate. He didn’t go through the State President. In fact, I think almost every Howard Baker as Ambassador to legislature and through the House of majority leader except George Mitchell Japan. I am chairman of that sub- Representatives and eventually to the and Trent Lott have been candidates committee on Asia and the Pacific rim. Senate. He went straight to the Sen- for President. I might note, none of Certainly one of the most important ate. them has been successful, although countries in that area is Japan, a coun- Of course, it is of interest that his Lyndon Johnson did manage to come try with which we have worked closely mother and his father had also served in sort of through the back door, after for a very long time. We have had some in the House of Representatives. I be- being selected to be Vice President. He of our highest profile Ambassadors in lieve his mother had been the sheriff of did a wonderful job. Japan, people in the past who had come the county in Tennessee. I think that Then he showed even greater wisdom. from the Senate, also including a is accurate. He had a pedigree of He said: I’ve done that job; I’m out of Speaker of the House and a majority knowledge, the people of Tennessee and here. And he went back to the private leader of the Senate several years ago. of governments. So it was a natural for sector. And did he disappear into the Now we have the opportunity—and I him to go straight to the Senate. hills of Tennessee? No, though that is was very pleased to be able today to His wife, of course, was the daughter where he seeks refuge to this very day. hold that hearing—to have Howard of Everett Dirksen. He of the melo- He went into the private sector, went Baker as our nominee whom the Presi- dious voice, a legend in his own time, to a law firm. He is involved and dent nominated to this important task. his portrait hangs on the majority thoughtful. He returned to public serv- We are very proud to pass it on. We leader’s conference wall. He had that ice as Chief of Staff to President thank the leader for being able to bring influence. Reagan. it to the floor today so we can get our Immediately, he drew attention and Probably his greatest stroke of re- Ambassador in place in Japan. respect. Immediately, he started to cent years is his marriage to the fine Japan is key, of course, to much of seek leadership in the Senate. He was former Senator from Kansas, Nancy what we do in the Asian area, and it is not successful the first time. I think Kassebaum. What a duo that is. key to what we do in Korea, particu- the Senator from Alaska can remember Just a year or so ago in our con- larly North Korea and the Korean pe- the details of that. He very quickly, tinuing Leader’s Lecture Series, How- ninsula. We need to work with Japan comparatively speaking, became the ard Baker was one of the speakers. It to do that. The same is true with Tai- leader of the Republicans of the Senate was extremely interesting. He gave us wan and China. Japan is our partner. and then of course, in 1980, after the a Baker’s dozen of suggestions of being Of course, they are the largest econ- election, became the majority leader. in the Senate. That is 13, for those who omy in that area and continue to have I remember watching him from my are not from the South or who don’t some economic problems, particularly perch on the House side of the Capitol know a baker’s dozen is 13. It was a banking problems. We have some as the Republican whip at the time and great list, and he did a wonderful job. things we have to work out with them having meetings with him in his room Now he has been selected for this po- with regard to our Armed Forces being where he always had the fireplace sition. I received a call a couple weeks in Okinawa and work out things to see going. I was always impressed. There ago from none other than Senator if we can reduce the deficit we have in were a couple of difficult issues with BYRD who said: This is our colleague. trade. which we had to deal—the settling of We know him well. He was our major- I cannot think of a better person to AWAC, the Panama Canal. I can re- ity leader. He wasn’t just a member or represent us. He has great experience member not agreeing with the position just a leader; he was majority leader at and great compassion. He worked in he took on at least one of those. a very tough, difficult time.

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He worked with Senator BYRD across U.S. Ambassador to Japan. I can think Howard Baker has been a public serv- the aisle. of no finer individual to serve in this ant all of his life. It is an honor to We don’t have to wait for weeks or important post, for no finer person ever serve in the Senate, not least because months for an investigation. We know served in the U.S. Senate. one serves with such distinguished and this man. Let’s move it. Let’s expedite Having an Ambassador to Japan with admirable colleagues, but I must say I it. Senator Baker’s experience, knowl- have always considered myself particu- The committee had its hearing edge, and statesmanship is crucial dur- larly fortunate that my career over- today, and the Senate will vote to- ing this important period in U.S.-Japan lapped in part with the three terms the night. We will vote to confirm Howard relations. It is vital to America’s goals distinguished Senator from Tennessee Baker, and he will be an Ambassador, for peace in this region. The overall se- served here. I was particularly honored very similar to the ones who have pre- curity situation in Asia is of utmost to have worked with him during the ceded him, former Majority Leader importance. Having Senator Baker rep- time he served as our party’s majority Mike Mansfield and former Speaker of resenting the United States in Japan leader. And as my colleagues well the House Tom Foley. will be a tremendous asset as we work know, Senator Baker never really re- Japan, I hope, recognizes and appre- to maintain security and stability in tired. He left the Senate and became ciates that we send them as our Am- that vital region. the chief of staff to former President bassador the very best. That tradition He proudly served as a sailor—P.T. Reagan, serving that great President in continues with Howard Baker. I am de- boat sailor—who knows how to navi- an outstanding manner. While it would lighted we are moving expeditiously. gate rough seas. take too long to enumerate all of the We will get this confirmation done. Senator Baker’s past service to the contributions rendered since then by Senator Baker and his helpmate, Sen- nation has been exemplary. He rep- this exceptional public servant, it ator Kassebaum, will be great dip- resented his home State of Tennessee serves to note that he most recently lomats for America. They will be a tre- for three terms in the Senate, from 1967 was a leader of an important commis- mendous asset for all who get to know until 1985. Over the course of his final sion that conducted an essential review him in Japan. I thank all of my Senate four years in the Senate, Howard Baker of our nuclear cooperation programs colleagues for agreeing to move this served with distinction as the Senate with Russia. The recommendations of majority leader. After leaving the Sen- nomination expeditiously. that bipartisan commission were key ate, Senator Baker went on to serve I invite Senator Baker to join us in in the new administration’s policy re- the Nation as former President Rea- about an hour and a half to hear the view of this very important component gan’s Chief of Staff and as a member of next Leader’s Lecture presentation of this important bilateral relation- the President’s Foreign Intelligence from former President of the Senate, ship. Now Howard Baker will go to Advisory Board. former House Member, Gerald Ford. Senator Baker, of all people, fully serve another of America’s important The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- understands the demands and sacrifices bilateral relations, as our Ambassador ator from the great State of Alaska. we ask of our public officials and their to Tokyo. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I am I have been saying for years that the families. His willingness to take on delighted to follow our leader, speak- strategic partnership American must this challenge and once again return to ing about our former majority leader, public service is greatly appreciated. nurture in Asia is not with China, but Howard Baker, and his lovely lady, By his side, indeed a partner, will be with Japan. President bush clearly rec- Senator Kassebaum. As one whose his lovely wife, our former colleague, ognizes this reality, and he has dem- home is closer to Tokyo than it is to Nancy Kassehaum Baker. onstrated this with his appointments Washington, DC, I welcome this ap- Mr. President, I have been fortunate, of Japan experts at the State Depart- pointment. to have worked with Senator Baker for ment, Pentagon and the National Secu- This is the century of the Pacific. If many years. I have the great privilege rity Council. The President has capped one really studies geopolitical affairs to now be in my fourth term because of these selections by choosing Howard in this world, they can only come to his help, and, above all, his advice and Baker as our Ambassador. I commend the conclusion that the Pacific is going friendship The Nation, the Senate wish the President on his strategic think- to be the region of great interest to the them both good fortune. ing, and I think the President could world, of great potential, and of great Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, the Presi- not have made a better selection in strife if we are not careful. dents of this country long ago estab- filling this post. I am delighted the President has cho- lished a tradition of nominating the Howard Baker brings to this position sen Howard Baker to become the Am- most eminent of our political leaders his long experience in the Senate, in bassador to Japan. He has shown his to be ambassadors to Japan. Former the White House and in the corporate leadership on the floor of the Senate Senators Mansfield and Mondale, and sector. All aspects of this experience and in activities he has participated in most recently, Speaker Tom Foley will be beneficial to his efforts to rep- around the world since he left the Sen- have maintained that tradition of dip- resent the United States to our Japa- ate. His wife, as we know, is one of the lomatic excellence and service to our nese ally. For the Japanese leadership, distinguished leading ladies of this country up until this day. which has warmly welcomed this nomi- country. The President is very smart. When President Bush nominated my nation, former Senator Baker will He gets two Ambassadors for the price old friend, Howard Baker, to be our bring an appreciation of all of aspects of one. next ambassador to our most impor- of American society, and a deep respect We will welcome him going to Alaska tant Asian ally, he kept the highest for Japanese society and culture. The on his way to Japan and on his way standards of this important tradition. new Japanese leadership of Junichiro back because he is a great friend. It That is why I fully expect my col- Koizumi could not begin its relation- was my privilege to serve with Howard leagues today will concur in supporting ship with Washington on a more auspi- Baker. During the 8 years he was the this nomination. And while we will all cious note. leader I was assistant leader, and I con- miss the presence in Washington of our I have personally known Howard sider him one of the finest Americans dear friend and his wife, another es- Baker for nearly a quarter of a cen- who has ever lived. I am glad to see he teemed former colleague, Nancy Kasse- tury. I know him for his steady, calm continues being willing to serve our baum Baker—who herself established a presence and for his wise counsel. I country, and I shall vote for him. well-deserved reputation in this Senate know him for his love of country, and I yield the floor. as one of our most thoughtful leaders for his deep understanding of how the Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I rise on foreign policy—what we will lose world beyond our borders works. He today in strong support of the nomina- will be more than offset, once again, by and his dear wife, former Senator tion of my good friend and former col- the contribution that they will make Nancy Kassebaum, will be missed in league Senator Howard Baker to be for our country. Washington. But we can rest assured

VerDate Aug 04 2004 14:15 Mar 21, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\S23MY1.002 S23MY1 9216 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE May 23, 2001 that our country’s interests in Japan tisan consensus necessary to move our three terms. He served as minority are superbly represented by this excep- government and our nation forward. leader, majority leader, and he served tionally dedicated and talented couple. There is no relationship more impor- President Ronald Reagan as White I know that my colleagues concur and tant for the U.S. than Japan. The vicis- House Chief of Staff. join me in wishing Howard Baker God- situdes of our difficult relationship More important than all of that, speed. with an emerging China, or the ongo- which we know, he has served America Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I rise ing frictions on the Korean Peninsula, long and well, with unfailing grace, today to add my support to the nomi- tend to attract most of the media at- with inexhaustible courage, and with nation of Howard H. Baker, Jr., to be tention devoted to Asia. But it is in integrity; never hesitating, as we just the U.S. Ambassador to Japan. fact Japan that is the indispensable heard from the majority leader, in tak- Howard Baker has an outstanding country to the U.S. in Asia. Even after ing on the tough tasks, the tough as- record of serving the people of the a decade of slow growth, Japan has by signments, never failing to shoot United States as an officer in the U.S. far the largest economy in Asia, and is straight with us, to call it like it is. Navy, as a Senator, as White House the largest overseas market for U.S. Whether it was winning over, in Ten- Chief of Staff to President Reagan, and products. Japan is an important inves- nessee, traditional Democrats, union as a member of numerous Presidential tor in the United States, including in members, to become the first Repub- Advisory Boards. During the nearly 20 my state of West Virginia. Japan hosts lican in the history of Tennessee to be years that he represented Tennessee in the largest number of American troops elected to the Senate and teaming up the U.S. Senate, he served as both the in Asia, and is an important ally in our with Senators to pass monumental and minority and majority leader, earning efforts to promote peace, prosperity historic clean air and water bills with- the respect of his colleagues and a rep- and democracy throughout Asia. out a single dissenting vote, or lob- utation as a talented, fair leader, and The nomination of Senator Baker as bying his colleagues to allow the tele- consensus builder. Senator Baker also Ambassador to Tokyo—the most recent vising of Senate proceedings, which are served on the Foreign Relations Com- in a series of senior statesman to serve routine today, or supporting plans to mittee and was a Congressional Dele- in that critical post—will send con- end the draft, or to provide for the di- gate to the United Nations General As- firmation to our Japanese allies the rect election of the President, or give sembly. tremendous importance the United 18-year-olds the right to vote, or inves- The experience and the skill that Sates attaches to our partnership with tigating a President of his own party, Senator Baker has developed as a long Japan. I know he will work with the or forging a foreign policy consensus to time public servant will be valuable as new Government of Prime Minister check Soviet cold war expansion, How- he takes on the important role of Koizumi to express support for meas- ard Baker never flinched from the working to strengthen U.S. relations ures that will restart the Japanese tough decisions. with Japan. Howard Baker succeeds a economy, and enable Japan to resume He always put principle before poli- long and illustrious line of envoys to its part as one of the locomotives of tics. He was not just a good Senator; he Japan including former House Speaker global growth. I know he will work wasn’t just a good leader; but he was a Tom Foley, former Vice President Wal- with Japan to continue to re-invig- good mentor and friend to me person- ter Mondale, Michael Hayden orate our security alliance, which ally. Armacost, and former Majority Leader plays such an important role in main- What is remarkable as we hear people Mike Mansfield. I am sure that he will taining peace in Asia. And I know he, in this body talking about him, is his represent the United States with by his very presence in Tokyo, will dis- ability to build coalitions, his ability honor, in a manner that reflects well pel Japanese perceptions that America to disarm his opponents with com- upon his predecessors. is ‘‘Japan-passing.’’ Having followed promise that addressed both the con- I am also especially pleased that the U.S.-Japan relations for the past 40 cerns of supporters and limited the United States will benefit from the years, I am confident that U.S. rela- problems of dissenters, bringing them wisdom and expertise of Nancy Kasse- tions with Japan are not moribund but together, addressing concerns from baum Baker, our former colleague, who in fact mature. groups who would not normally be to- will accompany her husband in this im- I commend the President for his ex- gether—leaving all sides in good spir- portant endeavor. I had the pleasure of cellent selection of a representative for its. working with Senator Kassebaum on this critical post, and add how pleased I mentioned the personal reflection many issues and know that America is I am that his wonderful and talented of being a good mentor and a good getting a truly excellent team to rep- wife, our former colleague, Senator friend. Again, this comes from my own resent our country in Japan. Nancy Kassebaum, will be in Tokyo experience when 10 years ago I was try- Mr. ROCKEFELLER. Mr. President, I with him. I can think of no one better ing to make a decision of how best to would like to state how delighted I am to join him on this mission than my enter public service. I went by to see that the President has nominated a dear and most admired former col- Senator Baker, someone whom I did statesman of such skill and integrity league. not know, someone whom I had not to serve as our Ambassador in Japan. I will vote to support the nomina- met—sitting down with that person in Senator Baker had just completed tion. conversation—and you know it is a three terms when I entered this body, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- conversation he has had with hundreds including terms as majority and minor- ator from Tennessee. and hundreds of people thinking about ity leader. He was well known as a man Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I rise public service—sitting down for an of courtesy and thoughtfulness, who today also in enthusiastic and strong hour and listening to what not only a managed difficult political battles with support for the nomination of Senator campaign would be like but what the grace and good humor. He took those Howard Baker to be U.S. Ambassador privilege of serving the United States traits with him to the White House, to the nation of Japan. In fact, Mr. of America in this body was all about. where as Chief of Staff he played a key President, I can think of no person who Over the next year and a half I made role in rebuilding public confidence in could represent America with more three more appointments with him and a presidency that was racked by for- honor and more distinction than my took my wife Karen to listen to him, to eign policy scandal. Throughout his ca- fellow Tennessean, Howard Baker, a talk to him. Indeed, he seemed to lis- reer Senator Baker has often been truly extraordinary man and an ex- ten more to us than we did to him, in called into service to help heal the rup- traordinary leader in this body, in his the thoughtful way of introspection tures created by difficult issues like community, and this Nation. and then comment. Yes, ultimately, Watergate, the Panama Canal and As we all know, Senator Baker after those conversations I decided, in Iran-Contra; and he has repeatedly served as the United States Senator large part based on those conversa- played a key role in forging the bipar- from the great State of Tennessee for tions, to run for the Senate.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 14:15 Mar 21, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\S23MY1.002 S23MY1 May 23, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE 9217 At the height of his political power, phone number of my office because I he is a man of the Senate. Of course, Howard Baker stunned Washington by have the privilege of occupying the the same could be said of Senator making a decision to leave the Senate, chair. As I said earlier today, no one BYRD. following his own advice of term lim- will be able to fill the shoes of Howard I compliment President Bush for its, of the citizen legislator, only to be Baker, but I am privileged to occupy making this appointment. Senator called back by President Reagan who what we call the Howard Baker seat. I Baker—I assume; I have never really tapped him as the White House Chief of am sure others who have held that seat talked to him about it—was not an in- Staff. He served President Reagan well. would not begrudge me referring to it timate of the Bush campaign, although The majority leader, a few minutes in that way. I know he was a hard worker for it. I ago, mentioned that that legacy lives I would probably not be in politics assume, looking back on it, that on. It was 2 years ago that he did come were it not for Howard Baker. I left a former President Bush and he were and give the lecture series—we will job I dearly loved as assistant U.S. at- somewhat friendly competitors, as hear President Ford later tonight—and torney many years ago, as a young law- they were coming along about the the title of that talk 2 years ago was yer, to go and manage middle Ten- same time. President Bush, the current ‘‘On Herding Cats,’’ talking about his nessee for Howard Baker, as if anyone President, obviously, has the good experience in this body, each of the lit- could manage him, or as if he needed judgment to reach out and get the best tle points of the ‘‘Bakers Dozen,’’ of managing. for this most serious appointment. the 13 points I remember, as I listened A young lawyer by the name of This is a troubled part of the world. in awe, as I listened in pride to my fel- Lamar Alexander, later to be Governor It is probably going to create more low Tennessean. of Tennessee, came to me and sug- trouble for us in the years to come. We ‘‘Listen more often than you speak,’’ gested this to me and suggested it to have a very unusual, ambiguous rela- was one of the 13; him and put us together. I asked how tionship with the country of China ‘‘Be patient,’’ another; much the job paid and they said noth- right now, as in many respects China is ‘‘Tell the truth, whether you have to ing. So with my usual business sense, I progressing in terms of its economy or not,’’ was another; said that sounded good to me. I took on and in terms of its economic openness, ‘‘Be civil, and encourage others to do the job. Of course, he was the first pop- while at the same time it is increasing the same.’’ ularly elected Republican in the his- its military might and has 300 missiles So his story continues to unfold. To- tory of Tennessee. along its coast pointed toward Taiwan. During Watergate, I had an oppor- night, as we come together both to It, clearly, has designs on being the tunity that I know no other young man praise him and to support his nomina- predominant player in that part of the or young lawyer has ever had; that is, tion, we recognize that he remains an world, whether it be Taiwan or the to sit at the right hand, literally and informal and trusted adviser, a model South China Sea islands or various figuratively, of a man such as Howard to which all politicians in Tennessee other parts of that area of the world. Baker during the most tumultuous aspire, a friend to freedom, to democ- It is extremely important that we time in our generation and in Amer- racy, a defender of principle, a man of maintain the best of relations with our ican history. I saw him and the dif- honesty, integrity, and courage, who friends and our allies in that area. ficulties he encountered. We were deal- will represent America well. There is none more important than the ing with a President of the United His wife Nancy Kassebaum Baker has States who was a friend of Senator country of Japan. been mentioned, a friend to all of us. Japan is undergoing its own internal Baker. We were dealing with members Together they make an experienced changes that at this point we are at- of the Cabinet such as John Mitchell, team, a knowledgeable team; together, who were friends of Senator Baker. I tempting, while not being an over- a tremendous asset to the United saw the agony that he went through as bearing friend, to be a helpful friend, States of America. he tried to be fair. But he also tried to whether it be with regard to reform of It is, indeed, with honor and pleas- be steadfast to the Constitution of the their banking system or the other as- ure, and I should say pride as a Ten- United States. He walked that line and pects of their economy, and to go nessean, that I close in my support for he showed the ethical and moral di- through those tough changes, that we Howard H. Baker, Jr., for the post of mensions of his character. and other countries have had to go U.S. Ambassador to Japan. He gave an example not only to this through, to get to where they need to I yield the floor. young lawyer at the time but to all of get. It is a very delicate time. They are The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- America of what it meant to be a undergoing a change in their leadership ator from Tennessee. statesman. In fact, I think the word right now. Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. President, I ‘‘statesman’’ was coined for individuals For all of these reasons, it is going to rise in support of the nomination of such as Howard Baker because he dem- take a wise person, a steady hand rep- Howard Baker for Ambassador to onstrated to all of us that it matters resenting us in that part of the world. Japan. I, first of all, compliment my not only what you do but how you do Thank goodness we have a man such as colleague, Senator FRIST, for his elo- it. Howard Baker to take on that job. quent remarks which encapsulated It is a great pleasure to see how re- We make it very difficult nowadays Senator Baker’s career and his char- vered he is by those who served with for people to come in and serve their acter. It is very gratifying to hear so him, not the least of which, of course, country. Our nomination process takes many favorable remarks about some- is Senator BYRD of West Virginia, who too long. It is too intrusive. The re- one whom we hold so dear. served as the majority leader when wards oftentimes do not outweigh the This was the case this morning as we Senator Baker served as minority lead- benefits. But, thank God, we still have had the hearing on Senator Baker. We er. I heard them talk earlier today. I people such as Howard Baker and so heard so many from both sides of the am looking forward to hearing Senator many others who are willing to give a aisle—Senator BIDEN, Senator BYRD— BYRD again on the floor, but I sat there portion of their time to serve their say so many nice things about the Sen- and thought what two strong men, country. ator. It is a very personal matter to me what two great men, oftentimes dis- I am totally content that Senator in many respects. agreeing but working together for the Baker is going to serve as another in a Many years ago, I, with shaky hand, benefit of their country, what an exam- long line of illustrious predecessors dialed a telephone number in order to ple they set for us doing their job with who have held this job and made Amer- return a call from Senator Howard mutual respect and only one thing in ica proud. America and the world will Baker. He had asked me to come up as their minds—ultimately, serving their be better because he has served. counsel to the Watergate committee States and their country. I yield the floor. when he served as minority leader of Senator Baker said earlier today that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- that committee. Today that is the tele- essentially, after all is said and done, ator from West Virginia.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 14:15 Mar 21, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\S23MY1.002 S23MY1 9218 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE May 23, 2001 Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, the Senate We went to Panama. We talked to in the Senate reception room just off will soon vote on the nomination of Americans living there. We talked to the floor here, and in five of those me- former Senator Howard Baker to be the our military people. We talked with dallions we find the pictures of Web- next U.S. Ambassador to Japan. This our State Department people. We ster, Calhoun, Clay, La Follette, and will be a vote I will long remember and talked with the representatives of the Taft of Ohio. I have stated one day this of which I will long be proud. It will be Government of Panama, including Gen- Senate will determine the names of one of those proud moments in the his- eral Torrijos. I read all about the his- other Senators whose pictures and tory of the Senate. tory of the Panama Canal by David names will go in those remaining me- I have voted on many nominations, McCullough, ‘‘The Path Between the dallions. The Senate has already made and I have cast 16,027 votes as of now. Seas.’’ It is fascinating. Anything a decision, I believe, with regard to the This will be one of the best votes I have David McCullough writes is fas- next medallion or so. ever cast. I have no doubt that this cinating. I changed my mind about it. But at some point in time Howard former colleague, with whom I worked Both Howard Baker and I knew we Baker’s picture—it is my hope—will so closely, will be an excellent rep- were swimming uphill, so to speak. The appear in those medallions. So today, resentative of the United States to the polls showed that the great majority of for the RECORD—although I won’t be Japanese Government and the Japa- the American people were against here, I am sure, when that decision is nese people. those treaties. There were two of them. made—I nominate Howard Baker be- Senator Howard Baker served his They were against those treaties. A cause he was a Senator who stood home State of Tennessee in this Cham- majority of the Members of the Senate above the fog in public duty and in pri- ber for three terms, from 1967 to 1985. were against the treaties. So we had an vate thinking and took a hard position. As the country began to recover from uphill battle. We both came to the con- It was hard for him and hard for his the scandal of Watergate, Howard clusion that it was in the best interest party, more so than mine. He provided Baker was chosen to lead the other side of the United States to ratify those invaluable support in that instance, as of the aisle as minority leader while I treaties. It was a difficult task. I say. And he also joined me in my ef- served as majority leader, positions I can remember coming in here on a fort to bring television coverage to the that we would later exchange. Senator Sunday and meeting with the Panama- floor of the Senate. Baker distinguished himself as a man nian Ambassador to the United States In later years, he served well. You of strong character, sound judgment, and with our own State Department see, he served as minority leader first and good humor. Having followed his people right down the hall to my right with me when I was majority leader, father, with whom I served in the here, in room 207, which was and is and then I served as minority leader House of Representatives, his step- named the Mansfield Room. I remem- while he was majority leader. Always, I mother, and his father-in-law in Con- ber our meeting; and then in the room found Howard Baker to be a very agree- gress—again, speaking of his father-in- there, which was formerly the room of able, down-home, homespun person, a law, I can see Everett Dirksen standing the Presidents pro tempore of the Sen- person who had great common sense, in his place. I can see his unruly hair. ate, we met to hammer out some dif- which is so often absent in the halls of I can see him gesturing and uttering ferences. Government—common sense, and a the most beautiful phrases. He could Howard Baker and I formulated two man of good humor, very intelligent, paint word pictures, Everett Dirksen— amendments to the treaty, and but for Senator Baker comes with great cre- exceedingly knowledgeable, highly ar- those two amendments—which we dentials in many ways. He had a deep ticulate, a man of the people. called the leadership amendments be- and abiding understanding of and re- He served as President Reagan’s spect for the legislative branch. There cause the two leaders were joining—but Chief of Staff at a time when mature was no doubt in Howard Baker’s mind for the leadership amendments, the counsel and moderate leadership in the as to where the legislative branch treaties would not have been approved. White House were needed. What I am saying is this. Here was a stood. He knew of the Constitution. He In a 1998 address to the Members of man who stood above party and voted knew about the separation of powers this body, Senator Baker recalled the and the checks and balances. He was for what he thought was in the best in- lessons that helped him as majority one who would always uphold those terests of the country, realizing that in leader from 1981 to 1985. This is what he principles. His love for the Senate, his the next election he would pay a price said: love for his country always came be- for that. I am still paying a price in What really makes the Senate work—as fore partisan imperatives. West Virginia. There are still those our heroes knew profoundly—is an under- Senator Baker was often a voice of who remember my votes for the trea- standing of human nature, an appreciation of reason in challenging times. As the ties and continue to write to me about hearts as well as minds, the frailties as well them to remind me. But he was in a far as the strengths, of one’s colleagues and ranking Republican on the select com- one’s constituents. mittee that investigated the Watergate more difficult position than I. The affair, his stated intent for the hear- Democrats controlled the Senate. We That is bringing it right down to the ings was to determine the answer to had at that time a Democratic Presi- common understanding, bringing it the memorable question, as he put it: dent, President Jimmy Carter. So it right down to earth. I suggest that this What did the President know and when was more difficult for Howard Baker. lesson will continue to serve him well did he know it? But notwithstanding the difficulties, in his role as Ambassador to Japan. I think everyone in this country has notwithstanding the politics of the Over the years, the United States has heard those words and probably most matter, which were adverse to the posi- sent some of its finest citizens to of us will remember having heard tion we took, Howard Baker proudly Japan to act as the President’s rep- them. took that position, stating it clearly, resentative, most recently Tom Foley, Senator Baker and I joined together articulately, and effectively; and be- former Speaker of the House of Rep- on a number of major initiatives that cause he joined in approving the trea- resentatives; and prior to him there were important to the country as well ties, we were successful. We ended up, was Walter Mondale, former Vice as to the Senate. I can remember the on both treaties, getting a vote of two- President of the United States, and Panama Canal treaties. I was majority thirds of the Senate plus one vote. We Mike Mansfield, former majority lead- leader. I was against the treaties to had one vote to spare. So we joined to- er of the Senate. The appointment of begin with. Howard Baker was against gether on that occasion. I can’t forget Senator Baker to this position will the treaties. I went to Panama and that. again demonstrate the importance of took with me six other Senators: Sen- I have said many times—and I said it our relationship with Japan, the most ator SARBANES, Senator Metzenbaum, this morning in the Foreign Relations prosperous country in Asia, and, more Senator Matsunaga, Senator Riegle. Committee hearing on the nomina- importantly, allow our Government to There were seven, I believe. tion—that there are several medallions regain the services of a very talented

VerDate Aug 04 2004 14:15 Mar 21, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\S23MY1.002 S23MY1 May 23, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE 9219 individual who has spent more than Senator Mike Mansfield once called internationally and, of course, how half of his life in the service of this America’s relationship with Japan our much it reflects the very strong con- country. most important bilateral relationship. viction on the part of all of us here As Senator THOMPSON mentioned a How right he was. that Howard Baker and his wife Nancy little while ago, Nancy Kassebaum, a Combined, our two countries account will do an outstanding job representing former Senator, will be there likewise. for more than 40 percent of the world’s us. Howard Baker and his wife Nancy will gross domestic product. When our na- I have taken the floor of the Senate be a great team. She could well serve tions work together, we can make and on occasion to oppose ambassadorial as U.S. Ambassador to Japan in her have made Asia more stable, Japan nominations, particularly non-career own right. stronger, and America more secure. ambassadorial nominations. I do not Japan will be a vital partner to the Today, during this time of transition take the position that all Ambassadors United States in what many are calling in Asia, our alliance with Japan is should come out of the career service ‘‘the Pacific century.’’ Senator Baker more important than ever. I can think because I think we can draw from out- will represent our country in a nation of no individual better equipped than side of the career service to bring peo- of great importance, in a region of Senator Howard Baker to ensure that ple who can make a real contribution— great change, in a world in transition. our two countries continue to work to- and there is something of a tradition of I am confident that he will work to the gether and succeed together. that in our country—although I think best of his considerable abilities to en- As our distinguished Senator from it is very important that the large ma- sure a prosperous, peaceful, and pro- West Virginia noted, Senator Baker jority of the positions go to career peo- ductive relationship with Japan. served not only as the Republican lead- ple in part to help maintain the morale I don’t know of anyone, Democrat or er, as the minority leader of the party, of the Foreign Service, so someone Republican, I would be happier to stand but also as the majority leader at a going into the Foreign Service at a on this floor and recommend to the time when America faced challenges at young age and committing a career to people of the United States as Ambas- home and the monumental challenge of the Foreign Service, who has an oppor- sador of Japan, or anyone who could the cold war. He worked with his col- tunity to rise and become an Ambas- serve more ably, or one who would be leagues in the Senate without regard sador, is not cut off as they move up more effective. There isn’t anyone who to party affiliation to lead us through the ladder because the Ambassadors would be more patriotic and dedicated countless legislative challenges, and he are all brought in from outside. That to the service of his country than How- proved to be a statesman without would have a very harmful impact on ard Baker. equal. the morale of the Foreign Service, and I came to the floor immediately after By confirming Senator Baker’s nomi- I think having a Foreign Service with the hearing and urged the majority nation, we are sending Japan more high morale is a very important thing leader to bring this nomination up than an outstanding Ambassador. We in contributing to America’s interests today. There is no point in waiting. are sending a message that we believe and objectives around the world. Bring it up today. I asked my own lead- Senator Mansfield’s observation is If someone were to come to me and er on this side of the aisle if we could truer today than it has ever been. The say, ‘‘You have admitted you would ac- do this nomination today. Of course, alliance between our two great nations cept non-career people; you do not have they had already made up their minds is so important that it demands an an absolutely rigid position on that; to do it today. Ambassador of the caliber of Senator what kind of people is it you are look- I have looked forward to this mo- ing for in terms of non-career people to Howard Baker, and I am certain that ment. I am proud of my service with become Ambassadors,’’ I would start Japan will recognize, by receiving Sen- Howard Baker. I am proud of Howard right off by saying I would be looking ator Baker and Senator Nancy Kasse- Baker because he typifies to me a true for someone like Howard Baker. This baum, that America is clearly sending Senator, a Senator who understands can be the mold, in a sense, of what we its very best. the importance of party, political are looking for from outside the career I join with my colleagues this after- party, but a Senator who puts the Sen- foreign service. ate and the Constitution and his coun- noon in expressing heartfelt congratu- We have all known Howard well in try above political party. I know be- lations to Howard and Nancy, to ex- the Senate. We hold him in enormous cause I was here when he did it. press a sentiment I know is shared by respect. He is a man of great wisdom As my former colleague prepares to every Member of this body in our pride and judgment, of never-failing cour- journey to Tokyo following his con- and admiration for them and in our tesy. All here who have dealt with him firmation, Erma and I will be wishing hope that they continue to enjoy pub- always sensed the respect he extended him and Nancy, his lovely wife, the lic service and our thanks for serving to others which, of course, evoked a re- best and a very successful tenure in their country so well. I yield the floor. spect from others back towards him. that office. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- We need to remember that lesson Mr. President, I close by those words ator from Maryland. around here sometimes. first written by Horace Greeley be- Mr. SARBANES. Mr. President, I rise Over the years we saw him exercise cause they typify what I think is best in strong support of the nomination of power with a sensitivity and a respon- about Howard Baker and basically Howard Baker to be U.S. Ambassador sibility that is a real tribute to him as what is most needed by every states- to Japan. I must say, and I am merely a leader. We have a lot of difficult man who serves in government, wheth- here speaking to the Japanese, I think issues that arise from time to time er at the national or local level, and this nomination is yet again a clear in- with Japan. basically what distinguishes one indi- dication of the importance the United We ought not let those issues cause vidual from another perhaps: States attaches to the relationship us to lose sight of how important hav- Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident, with Japan. ing a strong positive relationship is riches take wing. Only one thing endures, For now what will be a quarter of a with that country. I am sure Howard and that is character. century, we have sent Senator Mike Baker, as his predecessors, Tom Foley This man has it. I yield the floor. Mansfield, Speaker Tom Foley, and and Mike Mansfield, have done, will be The PRESIDING OFFICER. The now Senator Howard Baker as our rep- able to communicate that to the Japa- Democratic leader. resentatives to the Japanese Govern- nese people and communicate back to Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I com- ment and to the Japanese people. I Members of the Congress the situation pliment the distinguished Senator from hope it is fully appreciated in Japan— that exists. West Virginia on a characteristically and I think it is—exactly what this One of the things that both Ambas- extraordinary statement. He speaks for means in terms of how highly we value sador Mansfield and Ambassador Foley all of us. He spoke eloquently, sin- this relationship, how important we did was maintain contacts with Mem- cerely, and truthfully. think it is to the course of events bers of Congress. Having come out of

VerDate Aug 04 2004 14:15 Mar 21, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\S23MY1.002 S23MY1 9220 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE May 23, 2001 the institution, they appreciated the so. So we are sending to Japan a man way to any man’s heart. I recall that role it plays in these relationships. I of stature from our Nation to represent on one occasion, the day after one of think that is one of the strengths that us in a part of the world on which we my granddaughters was born, Howard Howard Baker will bring to this ambas- will increasingly focus. was going to North Carolina with me sadorship. Second, he served in the We have had difficulties recently in for a little adventure. He called me be- White House as chief of staff, so he Asia, particularly in our relationship fore we left and he said: JESSE, who is knows the workings of the executive with China. We are expanding our rela- going to meet us at the airport? branch. He can bring that expertise tionship with other nations throughout I said: I don’t know, but I will find also to bear as he assumes this very Asia. We are expanding our relation- out. important responsibility. ship with India and South Asia. This He said: I just wondered if I could I think Nancy Baker will be an ex- entire region of the world is growing in take a trip. tremely important dimension to this significance globally and growing in I said: You can go anywhere you ambassadorship. I know at one point significance to the United States. want to go. there was talk of a co-ambassadorship. It is important we send this level of He said: I would like to go to the hos- I don’t quite see how you do that, given leadership to this region in the form of pital where that young one of yours the direct responsibilities on an Am- Senator Baker, for him to be able to was born yesterday. bassador, but I am sure she will add a represent our interests and our I said: Howard, you don’t need to do very significant and extra dimension to thoughts at this time of expanded U.S. that. this representation that our country activity and engagement throughout And he said: No, I like grandchildren, will have in Japan. that area. and I would like to go, if you don’t I am pleased to take the floor, along I wholeheartedly endorse his nomina- mind. with my other colleagues, in support of tion as a member of the Committee on I said: Fine. this nomination. I thank the distin- Foreign Relations. I am delighted the He said: As long as I’m going, can I guished Senator from West Virginia for United States will have this individual take my camera with me? his very eloquent statement about involved in its foreign affairs. He will A lot of people don’t know that he is Howard Baker, about their relationship make an outstanding representative, an accomplished photographer and has in the Senate, and about his character. an outstanding Ambassador. Nancy published two or three books of pic- This is a man of character. This is a Kassebaum will be a co-Ambassador. I tures that are outstanding. He took man of wisdom. This is a man of judg- think she will be dearly loved by the pictures of that young one just born 24 ment. This is a man of civility. I am Japanese people, the same way she was hours earlier, and her mama and proud delighted he will be our Ambassador to loved by the people of Kansas. While daddy and granddaddy and all the Japan. she served in the Senate, there was no nurses in the hospital. I yield the floor. politician in the country who had a Fast forward about 4 or 5 years and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- higher approval rating on a statewide Katie Stuart visited us and Howard ator from Kansas. basis than Nancy Kassebaum. There found out about it. He was then the Mr. BROWNBACK. Mr. President, I are some who say she ranked just chief of staff for the President of the rise to support the nomination as well below the sunset and the wheat harvest United States at the White House, of Senator Howard Baker to be Ambas- in her approval ratings in our State. President Ronald Reagan. He called me sador to Japan, and of Nancy Kasse- She had a lofty stature, and she will up and said: We need to update that baum, a good friend of mine, a former carry that along with her to Japan. picture that we took at the hospital. Senator from Kansas, to go along, as This is a great nomination that I So we went down to the White House well. wholeheartedly support. and he had all the lights set up and he Senator Baker I have gotten to know I yield the floor. said: Now, JESSE, I want you to get better. I have not served in this body The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. AL- Katie in your arms and I want to pho- with him. LARD). The Senator from North Caro- tograph the proudest granddaddy and I have known Nancy Kassebaum very lina. the sweetest granddaughter I ever saw. well over the years, her political his- Mr. HELMS. I ask it be in order for And he took that picture. That picture tory in Kansas. Her family has great me to deliver my brief remarks seated is on my wall to this good day. leadership in my State. Her dad, Alf at my desk. Howard Baker will make a great Am- Landon, was a Presidential nominee, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without bassador. On his own hook he would be and in 1936 was Governor of Kansas. objection, it is so ordered. great, but he has a second advantage, Senator Kassebaum followed in his Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, I made and that is a lady named Nancy Kasse- footsteps as a very able, qualified, some remarks this morning at the time baum Baker, who sat right back there, wholesome, and dignified public serv- of the reporting out of the Committee as a great Senator herself. And as ant. She did an excellent job. She will on Foreign Relations the very wise someone said this morning, Nancy her- do an excellent job in Japan, as well. nomination of Howard Baker to be the self would make a good Ambassador Senator Howard Baker I have gotten U.S. Ambassador to Tokyo. I said then, anywhere she was sent. to know later in life. Sometimes he has and I repeat, there is not one Senator I could go on and on, but suffice it to come to Kansas State University foot- who ever served with the distinguished say that Howard Baker’s experience ball games. A great fan—and he picks a former majority leader of this Senate— and personal qualities and those of great team to support. When we play and I see where he sat right there—not Nancy Kassebaum Baker will serve him Tennessee, I understand they have a one Senator who would not be honored and her and them well. The United family dispute between Kansas and to join in paying his or her respects to States relationship with Japan is crit- Tennessee and he stays with Ten- one of the most respected Senators ical in this new era. In sending an Am- nessee, while Senator Kassebaum stays ever to serve in the Senate. bassador such as Howard Baker, Presi- with Kansas State University. All of us have fond memories of our dent Bush has chosen a superbly quali- This is an important nomination for relationship with Senator Baker, and fied American to represent the Amer- reasons already noted, but I will reit- all of us like him and respect him and ican people in Japan, an outstanding erate; that is, the significance of the admire him for his intelligence and his ally of our country, the United States stature of the Ambassador we are send- legislative skills and his ability to of America. ing to represent us in Japan. Japan is broker meaningful compromises and I yield the floor. a key ally of the United States. Japan for being just a darn nice guy. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- is in a region that will draw increasing I must confess, my affection for How- ator from Delaware. focus from the United States in the fu- ard is because he has been so gracious Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, I rise in ture and has in recent times even more to my grandchildren, and that is the support of Howard Baker. I realize this

VerDate Aug 04 2004 14:15 Mar 21, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\S23MY1.002 S23MY1 May 23, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE 9221 is unusual; the chairman of the com- access—access to the corridors of Mr. BIDEN. I do. mittee should be the one to close. I power in the White House—that I think Mr. HOLLINGS. You and I were out apologize. I didn’t know you were is unparalleled. there together—to be forgotten. speaking. I think I am the last to I join with my colleagues in saying We were asked that question, when speak and I will be brief. that Howard Baker is a fine choice. you get along to a stage in your cam- Howard Baker is one of the few men More than that, he is a truly fine man. paign, who would you select as Sec- or women nominated for Ambassador As I said this morning, he and I have retary of State? This is back in the that it would be warranted not to be been on opposite sides of things—more early 1980s. And I said Howard Baker briefed about because there is so much together than on opposite sides—but I because of his sense of history, his ca- to say about Howard Baker. The distin- truly consider him a friend. It is pre- pacity for reasoned judgment, and his guished senior Senator from Hawaii, sumptuous of me to say of a man of his intellect. He knows the world. He standing in the well, knows him as well stature that I am a friend. He was a knows Japan. He knows our defense as I do—and maybe a little better. I man of consequence long before I ar- needs, our security needs in the Pacific have been here 28 years. He was as fine rived. I don’t mean to be presumptuous rim, our trade problems and opportuni- a leader of the Senate as we had in ei- in saying we are close friends. We are ties there and everything else. ther party. He is a man who, as I said different in generations and different Since others are here and ready and I this morning, possessed not only good in age. But we are friends. I admire take it we are ready to vote, let me judgment but a strong dose of wisdom. him. I admire him very much, and I simply say I am enthused about this Howard Baker has a piece of the compliment the President. particular appointment. I think the country lawyer in him, the country I will close with what I have always country is very fortunate to have him lawyer who knows how to cut through thought to be and I believe to be an old as our Ambassador. difficult circumstances in a way that Anglo-Saxon expression. It says: Char- I yield the floor. resolves a situation and at the same acter is little more than the length- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- time does no harm or damage to either ened shadow of a man. ator from North Carolina. Howard Baker casts a very long shad- the egos and/or positions of either of Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, on behalf ow. He has great character. He will the parties. That is the mark of a lead- of the majority leader, I yield the re- serve this Nation well at what I believe er. It seems to me that is the primary mainder of the time. to be the single most critical time in ingredient that an Ambassador should I ask for the yeas and nays. U.S.-Japanese and U.S.-Asian affairs possess. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a since the end of World War II. Words The appointment of Howard Baker to sufficient second? There is a sufficient matter; Howard Baker chooses his well, be Ambassador to Japan is the single second. and I know of no place more than strongest signal that the people of Mr. NELSON of Florida. Will the Japan where words, decorum, and di- Japan could have that we value this re- chairman allow me to say one short plomacy matter more. lationship with Japan. No better choice could be made. I thing? Senator HELMS and I have been here compliment the President. Mr. HELMS. I defer the question. the same length of time, Senator The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. NELSON of Florida. I just want- INOUYE longer, but I doubt whether ator from South Carolina. ed to say as a member of the Foreign there is any country to which we have Mr. HOLLINGS. Let me commend Relations Committee, to the chairman sent more distinguished men and President Bush on his appointment of and my ranking member, as a new women—men in this case—than to former Senator Howard Baker as the Member, I was quite struck today at Japan. He goes in the tradition of some Ambassador to Japan. I guess, since we the testimony taken with regard to truly great Americans. That sounds came to the Senate together, I know Senator Baker. like a trite thing to say, ‘‘great Ameri- him about as well as any. I have trav- First of all, I saw the deep respect cans,’’ but Mike Mansfield, ‘‘iron eled with him. I have seen him in ac- that Senator BIDEN and Senator HELMS Mike,’’ from Montana had more integ- tion on trips. I have his photography in had for him. And then I heard the testi- rity in his little finger than most have my home. I visited in his home at mony from Senator Dole as well, and in their whole body, a man whom ev- Huntsville, TN, with his former wife Senator BYRD. eryone admired, a distinguished Speak- Joy and, since he lost Joy, he is now What struck me was Senator BIDEN’s er of the House of Representatives, married to our great friend and distin- words, when he referred to Senator Tom Foley, a distinguished colleague guished former Senator from Kansas, Baker as a man of the Senate. Before I of ours, and on the opposite side of my Nancy Kassebaum. came here, I would not have known the friend from North Carolina, but re- They are a wonderful family, Nancy’s depth of feeling in that statement. But spected, Fritz Mondale, a man who son, daughter-in-law, the grand- as I have had the privilege of getting to graced this place—and I mean that lit- children. They are right down there in know all of you, and to interact with erally, graced this body—and Howard my hometown of Charleston, so I get to you on a daily basis, I now understand Baker. And I am leaving out others of see them fortunately from time to the respect that you accorded to Sen- consequence as well. time. ator Baker by referring to him as a Let me say it is not hyperbole to sug- There is an old wag about coming to man of the Senate: Someone whose gest, as I did this morning, and the the Senate. You wonder how in the word can be counted on; someone who Senator referenced it, that Senator world, when you first get here, you got has principles; someone whose sense of Nancy Kassebaum, all by herself, would into this exclusive body. Then after a integrity other people recognize. Isn’t be fully capable of dispatching the re- couple of years, you lose all humility that what we need in our Government sponsibilities of the Ambassador to and you wonder how the rest of them these days? Japan. Really, as we always say, the got here. So it is with a feeling of great privi- Senator from North Carolina and I, be- You observe them. Everyone here has lege that, as a new Senator, I join with cause of our responsibilities on the a talent, all of high intellect and expe- all of you supporting Senator Baker to Foreign Relations Committee and con- rience or they would not have been se- be our Ambassador to this very impor- firming all Ambassadors—we always lected by their several States. tant country, to further the interests say the spouse of the nominee is some- But what I really look for is that of the United States of America. one who makes a sacrifice as well as judgment. There is no question, more Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, I renew who makes a contribution. It is almost than a balanced budget we need bal- my request. always true, in some cases more than anced Senators around here, and that The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time others. was Howard Baker. When I ran for having expired, the question is, Will This is a combination of political President, I know no one remembers the Senate advise and consent to the leadership, diplomacy, knowledge, and that—— nomination of Howard H. Baker, Jr., of

VerDate Aug 04 2004 14:15 Mar 21, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\S23MY1.002 S23MY1 9222 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE May 23, 2001 Tennessee, to be Ambassador Extraor- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. dinary and Plenipotentiary of the President shall be immediately noti- TOMORROW United States of America to Japan? fied of the Senate’s action. Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, if The yeas have and nays have been or- f there is no further business to come be- dered. The clerk will call the roll. LEGISLATIVE SESSION fore the Senate, I now ask unanimous The assistant legislative clerk called consent that the Senate stand in ad- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the roll. journment under the previous order. Mr. NICKLES. I announce that the ate will now return to legislative ses- There being no objection, the Senate, Senator from Nevada (Mr. ENSIGN) is sion. at 5:57 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, necessarily absent. f May 24, 2001, at 10 a.m. The result was announced—yeas 99, nays 0, as follows: ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2001 f [Rollcall Vote No. 166 Ex.] YEAS—99 Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I NOMINATIONS Akaka Dorgan Lugar ask unanimous consent that when the Allard Durbin McCain Senate completes its business today, it Executive nominations received by Allen Edwards McConnell adjourn until the hour of 10 a.m. on the Senate May 23, 2001: Baucus Enzi Mikulski Thursday, May 24. I further ask con- Bayh Feingold Miller DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN Bennett Feinstein Murkowski sent that on Thursday, immediately DEVELOPMENT Biden Fitzgerald Murray following the prayer, the Journal of RONALD ROSENFELD, OF MARYLAND, TO BE PRESI- Bingaman Frist Nelson (FL) proceedings be approved to date, the DENT, GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIA- Bond Graham Nelson (NE) TION, VICE KEVIN G. CHAVERS, RESIGNED. Boxer Gramm Nickles morning hour be deemed to have ex- Breaux Grassley Reed pired, the time for the two leaders be DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Brownback Gregg Reid reserved for their use later in the day, WILLIAM GERRY MYERS III, OF IDAHO, TO BE SOLIC- Bunning Hagel Roberts and the Senate then begin a period of ITOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, VICE JOHN Burns Harkin Rockefeller D. LESHY, RESIGNED. morning business with Senators speak- Byrd Hatch Santorum DEPARTMENT OF STATE Campbell Helms Sarbanes ing therein for up to 5 minutes each, Cantwell Hollings Schumer ROBERT D. BLACKWILL, OF KANSAS, TO BE AMBAS- with the following exceptions: Senator SADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF Carnahan Hutchinson Sessions THOMAS, or his designee, from 10 a.m. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO INDIA. Carper Hutchison Shelby ANTHONY HORACE GIOIA, OF NEW YORK, TO BE AMBAS- Chafee Inhofe Smith (NH) to 10:45 a.m., and Senator DURBIN, or SADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF Cleland Inouye Smith (OR) his designee, from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF Clinton Jeffords Snowe The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without MALTA. Cochran Johnson Specter DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Collins Kennedy Stabenow objection, it is so ordered. Conrad Kerry Stevens J. ROBERT FLORES, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE ADMINIS- f TRATOR OF THE OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DE- Corzine Kohl Thomas LINQUENCY PREVENTION, VICE SHELDON C. BILCHIK. Craig Kyl Thompson PROGRAM THE JUDICIARY Crapo Landrieu Thurmond Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, for Daschle Leahy Torricelli WILLIAM J. RILEY, OF NEBRASKA, TO BE UNITED Dayton Levin Voinovich the information of all Senators, the STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE EIGHTH CIRCUIT, VICE DeWine Lieberman Warner Senate will be in a period of morning CLARENCE A. BEAM, RETIRED. Dodd Lincoln Wellstone business beginning at 10 a.m. tomor- Domenici Lott Wyden row. Senators should be aware that f NOT VOTING—1 votes may occur during tomorrow Ensign afternoon’s session and throughout the CONFIRMATION The nomination was confirmed. remainder of the week. The Senate Executive Nomination Confirmed by Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I move to may consider the conference report to the Senate May 23, 2001: reconsider the vote and I move to lay accompany the reconciliation bill and DEPARTMENT OF STATE that motion on the table. any executive or legislative items The motion to lay on the table was available for action prior to the Memo- HOWARD H. BAKER, JR., OF TENNESSEE, TO BE AMBAS- SADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF agreed to. rial Day recess. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO JAPAN.

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