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J. Exon: “Claiborne Pell has been a man of outstanding character, a very hard-working, dedicated soldier for the Senate and for…”

On the recordSeptember 5, 1995
Claiborne Pell has been a man of outstanding character, a very hard-working, dedicated soldier for the Senate and for the United States of America and, of course, for Rhode Island. Certainly, he has distinguished himself in many areas during his term of service. Most distinguished, I suspect, has been the steady hand he has provided as a very senior member of the Foreign Relations Committee. He is the former chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee. The people of the world will miss the steady hand that Claiborne Pell has always provided. During my terms in the Senate, I have considered him a model of consistency, thoughtfulness, a true gentleman of the Senate, the likes of which we may never have seen before, probably the likes of which we will never see again. Claiborne, congratulations on your outstanding statement. I wish you well.
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Democratic · Nebraska
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Paying tribute to Senator Claiborne Pell as he concludes his term.

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