let me also commend Senator Hagel for his speech. He inevitably is on the floor when we have a defense authorization bill or an item related closely to it, as this bill is. He is here, fervently urging support of our men and women in our uniformed military. I just want to say that voice is a particularly powerful voice, given Senator Hagel's background. I again compliment him and thank him for the ongoing commitment. He has not forgotten where he came from, as we sometimes say, and it is very important that we hear such strong voices as Senator Hagel's.
On the recordFebruary 23, 1999
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Commending Senator Hagel for his support of military personnel during a defense authorization bill discussion.
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