Frank Lautenberg: “I rise today in support of Alan Hantman of New Jersey, who will soon become the next Architect of the Capitol. Mr.…”

“I rise today in support of Alan Hantman of New Jersey, who will soon become the next Architect of the Capitol. Mr. President, Mr. Hantman is eminently qualified for this position, and has a long and successful track record. Most recently, he served as vice president of facilities planning and architecture at Rockefeller Center from 1986 until mid-July of last year. As Architect of the Capitol, Mr. Hantman will be responsible for the maintenance of a large and varied Capitol complex. I know he will do an outstanding job. Over the past 30 years, he has earned the respect of many in his profession, who know him to be a man of great competence and leadership. Mr. President, the Capitol is a very special place, not only for those of us fortunate enough to work here, but for all Americans. Indeed, the image of our Capitol dome is a symbol of freedom and liberty throughout our world. We are fortunate that this special symbol, and the great complex of which it is a part, will be in the hands of someone as competent as Alan Hantman. I wish him all the best in his new position.”