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On the recordSeptember 9, 1996
But before I begin my remarks on this legislation I want to take a moment to commend my good friend and colleague, the senior Senator from Georgia, Sam Nunn. Today, the Senate will see the last Defense conference report handled by my colleague, and I'm sure I'm not the only one who is already feeling the tremendous loss. Both as chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and its ranking member, Senator Nunn gained a reputation for working with members on both sides of the aisle. His ability to forge compromises in the best interest of the Nation has made Senator Nunn not only a skilled legislator, but also a true leader. I also want to give special thanks to Senator Coats for his tireless effort to preserve our language to assist the Navy's privatization efforts at the Louisville Naval Ordnance Station and the Indianapolis Naval Surface Warfare Center.
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Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan
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Commending Senator Sam Nunn during the Senate debate on the fiscal year 1997 Defense authorization bill.

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