Bob Dole: “Chaplain Ogilvie said it best Monday in his prayer marking the Senate's return after a 2-week recess when he said: ``Our…”

“Chaplain Ogilvie said it best Monday in his prayer marking the Senate's return after a 2-week recess when he said: ``Our hearts are still at half-mast.'' Like all Senators, I was saddened by the tragic April 3 airplane accident that led to the loss of Secretary of Commerce Ron Brown and 32 other Government and business leaders. I was not privileged to know Secretary Brown as well as many of my colleagues, but in my dealings with him, I was impressed by his professionalism, his wit, and his ability to get things done. The outpouring of emotion that followed his death is testimony to the fact that not only was Secretary Brown an outstanding public servant, he was also an outstanding friend who touched many lives through his generosity. The 32 other Americans lost in the accident were also friends, parents, sons, daughters, brothers, and sisters. And I know I speak for all the Senate in saying that our thoughts and prayers remain with the Brown family, and with the families and friends of all the victims of this tragedy.”