He was selected based on his community service, business and civic accomplishments, awareness of the needs of others, and achievements that have brought favorable attention to the Cincinnati area.

He is a modern day Audubon who is both an internationally known wildlife artist and a committed naturalist.

Mr. Speaker, today I introduce legislation, which is being cosponsored by my colleague from New Mexico, Heather Wilson, that provides for the transfer of an unwanted facility and federal land to the people of Rio Arriba County, NM.

This legislation provides for a transfer by the Secretary of Interior of real property and improvements at an abandoned and surplus ranger station in the Carson National Forest to Rio Arriba County.

With the bipartisan support of the New Mexico delegation, I am confident that this chamber realizes that this bill is good for New Mexico.

In summary, this legislation creates a situation in which the federal government, the State of New Mexico, and the people of Rio Arriba County all benefit.

The Airline Passenger Fairness Act would ensure that passengers have the information that they need to make informed choices in their travel plans.

Air travel is on the rise. As airport congestion, delays, and fares increase, so have the complaints among airline passengers.

With this bill, we are putting the airlines on notice that business as usual is no longer acceptable for American air travelers.

Mr. President, I am pleased to join with Senator McCain, the Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, and Senators Bryan and Snowe in introducing today the Airline Passenger Fairness Act of 1999.

The purpose of our legislation is to assure that consumer protections don't end when a passenger pulls into the airport parking lot.

By the war's end, the Phaon had repaired at least 96 ships and more than 2,000 vessels and crafts of all types.

I rise today in strong support of the Wellstone/Harkin motion. This motion would allow open Senate debate during the Impeachment trial.

The United States Senate is, ultimately, the public's institution-- not ours.

We are representatives of our nation. We are given responsibilities to deliberate on matters of public importance and vote in the public interest.

I hope that these remarks increase our knowledge and respect for the critical role that damage repair ships played in the Pacific campaigns.

Mr. President, today I ask the Senate to join me in commending those brave Americans who served aboard the U.S.S. Phaon.

The Phaon was an important part of mobile Service Squadron Ten, whose battle role was to remain within the battle area and conduct repairs.