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[Congressional Record: December 15, 2000 (Senate)]
[Page S11850]
From the Congressional Record Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
[DOCID:cr15de00-101]
TRIBUTE TO SENATOR SPENCER ABRAHAM
Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute and recognize
the accomplishments of a colleague, Senator Spencer Abraham of
Michigan. Since joining the Senate in 1995, he has served with honesty,
dedication, and integrity.
As members of the Budget Committee, I had the opportunity to work
with Senator Abraham on a number of important issues. A fiscal
conservative, Senator Abraham work to balance the federal budget and
cut government waste. He has also been a champion of keeping our Social
Security dollars locked away. This is an interest in which Senator
Abraham and I share a keen interest.
Most recently, Senator Abraham was the lead sponsor of the American
Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act, legislation that will help
ensure our nation's continued growth and leadership in information
technology (IT). The bill authorized visas for 195,000 high-tech
professionals to work in the U.S. to meet the growing demand for
skilled IT workers throughout our economy. During consideration of the
bill, I was pleased to work with Senator Abraham and his staff to
include in the legislation long-term initiatives to ensure that
Americans of all ages are trained to fill critical IT positions in our
Information Age economy.
During his time in the Senate, Senator Abraham also worked to curb
unfunded mandates, stiffen sentences for cocaine dealers, and advocated
stronger privacy protections for consumers on the Internet. His work
has been thoughtful and our nation is a better place because of his
efforts.
Mr. President, it has been a pleasure to serve in the Senate with
Spence. I have the utmost respect for my friend and colleague from
Michigan, and appreciate all of his contributions to the United States
Senate and our nation. I would like to join with my colleagues in
wishing the Senator and his family the best in the future.
Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the
accomplishments of my colleague and friend, Senator Spencer Abraham
from Michigan.
Senator Abraham began his service in government in Washington, DC in
1990, when he had the honor of serving in President Bush's
Administration as Deputy Chief to Vice President Dan Quayle. In 1993,
Spencer Abraham returned to Michigan to run for the United States
Senate seat vacated by Senator Don Riegle who was retiring. Senator
Abraham won that Senate seat in 1994 and became the first Michigan
Republican elected to the United States Senate in 22 years.
I have had the pleasure of working with Senator Abraham on a number
of issues including high technology and immigration over the last six
years. Not only is Senator Abraham a colleague of mine, Spence and his
family are friends as well.
Spence Abraham is a dedicated public servant, and he has represented
the state of Michigan well in the United States Senate. During the past
six years, Senator Abraham took the lead in the Senate on high tech
issues and immigration. He has been a strong supporter of tax cuts.
Senator Abraham has also played a prominent role in trying to protect
our Social Security Trust Fund--having fought hard for a Social
Security Lock Box.
The Senate is going to miss Spencer Abraham's leadership. And, those
of us who know him well are going to miss his friendship in the Senate.
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